New Zealand, and it's people (they call themselves 'Kiwis') are interesting people...
For example one of their pastimes in winter is to go snow skiing. If they live in the North Island, then off they go to Mt Ruapehu. Not an issue, except it is an active volcano! Check it out, by .

Click here now to learn more about Mt Ruapehu - home of MAD New Zealand snow skiers. Located in National Park, New Zealand.

They even go to Mt Ruapehu and the surrounding Tongariro National Park in summer to hike (New Zealander's call hiking: 'tramping' - not to be confused with being a tramp)...

If you are interested in taking a hike around this area, or, any of the other stunning scenic New Zealand parks and reserves, then we recommend that you purchase a great book full of scenic New Zealand photos and descriptions about these different hiking trips.

For a more general book New Zealand Horizons is by far the best overall book showing off New Zealand.

This beautiful book features the photography of renowned New Zealand photographer, Andris Apse, and is a perfect keepsake for those who have been to New Zealand and a brilliant introduction for those planning a trip. Click here to learn more about this scenic New Zealand book - New Zealand Horizons.