Holidays in New Zealand

As the battle for Middle Earth unfolded across Oscar-winning New Zealand movie director Peter Jackson’s epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, the fine folk of Tourism New Zealand will have been unable to wipe the smiles from their faces! In choosing his homeland to beautifully recreate JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth, he presented the natural magnificence of New Zealand in all its glory, always stating that he saw it as perhaps the most important ‘character’ of all. Despite New Zealand having always been a very popular destination for world travellers, the impact of these movies on the tourist industry has been enormous. And deservedly so, as New Zealand is a country of almost unimaginable beauty.

Consisting of two islands (North and South), New Zealand is roughly the size of Britain, yet has a population of just 4 million with approximately 75% living in the main cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Manukau, Dunedin and the capital, Wellington. These lucky people are blessed with a temperate year-round climate and a lot of astounding countryside that offers as much to those seeking high adventure as it does to those looking for peace and relaxation. With dramatic mountains, glorious beaches, sparkling fjords, rainforests and a remarkable array of unique natural attractions and wildlife, New Zealand is an unspoiled land of stunning visual impact. You will both see exactly what we mean by this if you choose one of White Sand Holidays’ great Holiday Packages - and should you choose to marry in New Zealand in its summer between December and February, the weather is at its very best during these months.