|
|
|
| |
 Sport has always played a vital role in defining New Zealand as a nation, and most Kiwis highly value an active sporting lifestyle, whether competitive or recreational.
The climate and geography make the country a natural arena for adventurous sporting pursuits - fishing, hunting, kayaking, horse riding, skiing, snowboarding and much more. Every year multisport endurance races lure competitors from all over the world - the Coast to Coast, which traverses the South Island, is the most well known. Kiwis are also very big on team sports - rugby, netball, rugby league, cricket and sailing. |
|
|
New Zealand's culinary culture
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
| |
 A flavourful mix of culinary innovation and cultural diversity has helped earn New Zealand's reputation as an exciting gourmet destination for discerning foodies. Fresh and vibrant, New Zealand's wine and food is amongst the best in the world. Talented and innovative chefs combine ingredients freshly harvested from garden, land and sea. Pacific influences, organics and indigenous foods make it unique.
New Zealand's cuisine is often described as Pacific Rim, and draws inspiration from Europe, Asia and Polynesia. But its distinctiveness is also in the way New Zealanders eat - generally preferring an environment that is as relaxed and unaffected as possible, in keeping with the laidback Kiwi psyche.
Summer usually means eating outdoors in cafes or at barbecues, where fare such as lamb, cervena (venison), crayfish (lobster), fresh fish and shellfish is plentiful. Choose a world-class sauvignon blanc or chardonnay from one of the country's 376 wineries, and you have the perfect complement.
New Zealand is a premier new-world wine country, producing award-winning wines that reflect the clean air and sunshine. Top quality wines are exported to cellars worldwide. Leading wine regions include West Auckland, Gisborne, Martinborough and Hawke's Bay in the North Island and Marlborough, Central Otago and Canterbury in the South Island.
|
|
|
|
| |
 In an increasingly busy world, more and more people want to escape their everyday lives and relax for awhile. New Zealand has many spas and retreats on offer to help people do just that.
While many overseas spas are entirely manufactured, New Zealand is a spa destination with a difference. Its spa services enhance the assets of the natural environment making bathing in natural hot springs a key attraction. Images of Hanmer Springs in the South Island, with people enjoying hot springs surrounded by snow-topped trees and mountains, epitomise the natural advantage New Zealand has in providing a holistic spa experience.
The spa industry in New Zealand is a developing one, but there are essentially three types of spas available: hot spring spas; destination spas or retreats; and day spas. Combinations of all three are also available.
|
|
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 Next > End >> |
|
Page 3 of 4 |
,
