DEDICATION: I fondly and humbly dedicate this New Zealand Photogallery to our Travel Guide, Ms. Neeta Moghe and to the Coach Captain Scotty, who both tried their best and spared no effort to make our tour and adventure, an exciting and a never-forgettable experience! As a photographer, I can say that, without their assistance and timely advice, no good photography would have been possible. Finally, and needless to say, this dedication goes as well to all my fellow-travelers,who provided an extremely pleasant milieu, company and cooperation with frequent encouragement and appreciation. Best wishes to all. JARIS

Dear valued friends: I traveled to this "Queen of Scenic Landscapes," as I call it, in November 2010 for 10 days and carried home with me a visual exerience I shall cherish for ever! Our transportation and tour was arranged and Masterly and flawlessly put in place by (no less than) the well-known Thomas Cook Travels(India) Ltd., Mumbai, India. Most of the travel was by "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (Buses). It is a wonderland packaged by nature for a feast of its treasures in the form of a vast, limitless ocean, numerous lakes, harbors, and rivers, streams, waterfalls, fiords, rainforests, high and lofty mountain peaks, glaciers, caves, glowworm caves, volcanoes and geysers. This is not all, because the adventure-seekers get so much more in the form of bungee jumping, thrill rides and boat rides,mountain climbing, snow skiing and river cruises, to name a few! Enjoy the big gallery. Thank you all. JARIS