Located in the Southern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is the first country in the world to greet each new day. Comprised mainly of the North and the South Islands and smaller islands scattered around these two, it has a total land area of over 270,000 square kilometres. Its natural beauty has been heralded the world over with rolling hills, majestic snow-capped mountains, natural harbours with pristine beaches, lush rainforests brimming with flora and fauna, and crystalline lakes, rivers and seas.

New Zealand's North Island is home to Auckland, the City of Sails, reputed to have more boats per head of its population than any other city in the world. Auckland is a study of contrasts, with its vibrant city landscape within minutes away of a variety of outdoor adventures, from lunch at a vineyard to bush-walking and bird-watching to white water rafting, and more.

Auckland is considered the most culturally-diverse city in all of New Zealand.