New Zealand is a small country but it welcomes millions of visitors because it is big on adventure. Discover all the awesome attractions and activities that are possible on North and South Islands, as well as the idyllic Cook Islands.

*Learn how to breeze through the notoriously strict customs service.

*Find out the best time to go, how to pack, and how to plan your trip so as to maximize your fun!

*Discover the best beaches, including one that has natural hot pools, one that you'll share with penguins and seals, and one that is so secluded you may likely have the beach all to yourself.

*Find out about thrilling whale watching tours.

*Learn about affordable accommodations, including budget hotels, backpacker hostels, home rentals, campervans, and free camping.

*Find out practical advice on everything from travel documents to local cuisine.

*Discover an amazing array of adventure activities, including blackwater rafting, whitewater rafting, caving, tramping, canyoning, biking, zorbing, jet boating, mountaineering, heli-skiing, and much more! FYI: Queenstown is the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping and offers three incredible jump sites, for those who dare!

*Take an exciting tour to New Zealand's only active marine volcano.

*Go scuba diving at one of the best dive spots in the world.

*Enjoy the famous Waitomo glow worm cave up close during a fun boat tour.

*Take a thrilling rail ride across the Southern Alps.

*Go tramping at Mount Cook.

*Enjoy nature and wildlife up close at one of New Zealand's many national parks, marine reserves, estuaries, and World Heritage Sites.

*Experience a movie locations tour that includes Hobbiton.

*Learn about helpful resources.

*Find out how to talk like a local or at least how to translate what they are saying to you!

...and much more!