New Zealand, is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the south western most part of Polynesia. The capital city is Wellington and the largest urban area is Auckland; both are located on the North Island. 

New Zealand is a land of great contrasts and diversity. Active volcanoes, spectacular caves, deep glacier lakes, verdant valleys, dazzling fjords, long sandy beaches, and the spectacular snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps – all contribute to New Zealand’s scenic beauty.