The oldest church in NZ, in Russell, Bay of Islands.

One of the few virgin kauri forests in NZ, is in the Bay of Islands.

Homestead built by Richard Wrightson's grandfather, north of Wellington.

"...and you'll love their rates as well."  Photo by G. Seifried.

Sky Tower, Auckland, is the highest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.   Photo by G. Seifried.

Sunset on Lake Taupo, NZ's largest lake, taken from Copthorne Manuel's restaurant."   Photo by G. Seifried.

Guests at his award-winning lodge, Wharehaukau, can arrive by helicopter from Wellington.

Maori dancers.

Maori warrior.

Rotorura's museum and gardens tell the story of the days when this was a popular spa.

One of Rotorura's famous thermal areas.

After touring the thermal area, you can enjoy corn cooked the way the Maori cook it, in the hot springs.

In Taupo, the public toilet is not hard to find!

Historic Maori canoe at the Treaty of Waitangi museum, Bay of Islands.

Auckland skyline.