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and almost all residents are
addicted.
Some 14 varieties of
sheep are grown in the
country, with Merinos
being the most popular. In
the last several decades,
the economics of raising
sheep have caused many
of the sheep herds to be
replaced with red deer.
New Zealanders have
found that deer consume
less food in grazing and
are more profitable at the
market, both for meat
and for antlers. Currently,
New Zealand is the largest
exporter of venison to
Europe.
Special farm shows – such as the Agrodome and be found near Rotorua. The Kaituna River acts as the arena
Long Ridge Farm – educate visitors on the animals of for “jet boating,” a unique sport of New Zealand. Specially
the area, and how they are raised, sheared and marketed. designed boats that hold more than a dozen people are
In addition, Rainbow Springs, in cooperation with the propelled across the surface of the water at such speed
national government, is breeding trout to fill and enhance that they draw only 2 inches of draft. These boats travel
the streams. Fly-fishing for trout in the rushing streams of the zigzagging narrow river, doing flat 360-degree turns as Today’s sights and attractions of New Zealand are
the area is another popular activity, which draws countless they skim the surface of the water. Like bungee jumping reminiscent of those of our own national parks some 40
visitors. or zorbing, it is no place for those with a weak heart. years ago, when they were in a more natural state, and
New Zealanders have always lived on the “edge” in their Accommodations in Rotorua are excellent, with lodging before they were overrun by the population. Now is the
sporting endeavors. The “All Blacks” rugby team is one capable of fitting any price range and need. No visit to time to visit these beautiful islands, before too many
of the toughest in the sport; bungee (or “bungy”) jumping Rotorua would be complete without the experience of people get in the way of your photographs. Rotorua and
and zorbing originated here; and the America’s Cup, one the traditional feast, the Hangi. In addition to those that all of New Zealand is waiting to show you its magnificent,
of the world’s most exhilarating boating experiences, can can be enjoyed at the tribal Great Houses of the area, warm hospitality.
cultural parks present a nightly Hangi as part of their Don Kiselewski writes from his personal experiences,
CDC COVID-19 Travel entertainment activities, which reflect the lifestyle of the having traveled in 122 countries and cruised the oceans,
Māori. Regardless of where you participate in the Hangi,
seas and rivers of the world. Palm Beach Gardens Travel
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map-and-travel-notices.html Enjoy and Toitu Te Whenua (leave the land undisturbed). Aussie@PBGTravel.com.
This attitude has been amply expressed in their position
regarding French nuclear testing in the area. Photos by Don Kiselewski

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