Foreign Destination Research Paper
Vicki Overton
HTT/200
July 18th, 2010
Jennifer Kelso
New Zealand is the youngest country on earth and one of the most beautiful travel
destinations in the world. Home to the Maori and settle by the British in 1840, New
Zealand is a place of beauty and adventure. With tourist facilities widely available and its
modern economy, New Zealand can be a safe and fun place to travel from anywhere in the
world.
New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, a 12 hour nonstop flight from Americas
southern west coast. The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the South temperate.
Summer temperatures can range between 20 to 30C and between 10 to 15C and the
winner. The weather can be very unpredictable and change unexpectedly so travelers
should be prepared. The islands dress code is relaxed and informal. Bring a sweater and
jacket in the summer as the weather can change suddenly. In the winter months, May and
September, be prepared to layer garments of clothing and a waterproof coat.(Pure New
Zealand)
The population in New Zealand is 4,369,980. The median age is 34.2 years. Male: 33.5
years, Female: 35 years (CIA World Factbook). The majority of the people are of British
descent while 14% of the population is made up of New Zealands indigenous Maori. The
Maori took an epic journey from Ohawaiki, to the north of New Zealand approximately
1000 years ago. Legend says Kupe the great explorer was the first to discover New
Zealand and named the land-land of the Long White cloud- Aotearoa. A Dutch navigator
named Abel Tasman was the first European documented to discover New Zealand 1642.
Capt. James Cook produced and Matt in 1769 and claimed it for Britain. “The treaty of
Waitangi, seeing as New Zealands founding document, established the country as a nation.
It was signed in 1840 between leading Maori chiefs and representatives of the British
Crown at Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands, now one of the countrys most historic site.”€
Waitangi Day is February 6, New Zealands national day.
(http://www.newzealand.com/travel/about-nz/about-nz-home.cfm)
Today in New Zealand travelers can find all the modern accommodations of 2010.
Five-star lodging to backpackers lodges, can be experienced on anyones budget. Theres
literally something to do for everyone of any age. There are travel agent experts or do it
yourself online travel reservations, either way New Zealand is an absolute must see.
Travelers can experience the culture through farm stays and local events, while an
