Rotorua, Taupo, Waikato, Waitomo, Mt Ruapehu, Coromandel, and Hawke's Bay

Come face to face with some of earths most awesome forces; stand on the crater of a seething volcano, watch boiling mud pools, geysers and volcanic landscapes.  Between all of this is rolling green pasture, beaches and bush. Ski or snowboard on New Zealand's largest ski field, Whakapapa, on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu; Experience some culture of the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, and be enthralled by their legends of heros, villans and adventurers. For those modern day adventurers try bungy jumping, white water rafting, skydiving or blackwater rafting in the mystic Waitomo Caves.  Take advantage of the pristine waters of Lake Taupo for some watersports.  Visit Napier and see its Art Deco architecture or sample some of the regions fine wines.