New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty including glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud.
There are also abundant forest reserves, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi to discover and explore.
Any number of vigorous outdoor activities - tramping (hiking), skiing, rafting and, of course, that perennial favourite, bungy jumping - await the adventurous.