New Zealand is the perfect destination for adventurous, nature-loving travelers. While Aukland is a huge cosmopolitan city offering cultural museums, diverse shopping, pampering spas, and much more, it also holds treasures for those who are inspired by nature. The Brick Bay Sculpture trail is the perfect marrying of culture in natural surroundings, Butterfly Creek houses 700 free-flying butterflies and walk-through aviary and aquaria exhibits, the Aukland Zoo offers up-close experiences with a wide variety of animals, and some of the world's best gardens are open to the public. Within minutes of most Aukland hotels are breathtaking beaches, serene islands, and majestic natural scenery.
New Zealand has known human habitation for less than a thousand years. Before then, it was a land of forests, mountains and beaches. The loudest sounds were birdsong, wind and waves.
Fourteen spectacular national parks preserve New Zealand's natural heritage. Enshrining a huge variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife, our parks allow you to discover the heart and soul of a country that will never be totally tamed.