New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural and artistic landscapes are so close to each other!

Though a diverse and multicultural people, there are many qualities, including friendliness, individuality, inventiveness and self-reliance, that you’ll find in most New Zealanders. It’s our national character!

New Zealand has mild temperatures, high rainfall, and lots of sunshine. You can also enjoy hot summers, beautiful spring and autumn colours, and crisp winter snow.

Auckland. Our largest city provides a wealth of cosmopolitan lifestyle and leisure experiences. It also has a large Asian and immigrant population, and is the most ethnically diverse city in New Zealand.

In just half an hour you can be almost anywhere - sailing to an island, sampling Indian curries, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or wandering a wild, black sand surf beach.