Bay of Plenty Vacations

Forty percent of New Zealand's total population -- that's nearly 1.5 million people -- lives within a 242km (150-mile) radius of the Waikato district. First settled by the Maori, who recognized its agricultural potential and appreciated its temperate climate, the Waikato is rich in natural resources and is a leading food producer. Its biggest natural asset is the Waikato River, the longest river...