A nice article from Frommer's about seeing New Zealand by cruise ship:

New Zealand: Particularly Perfect by Cruiseship

By Heidi Sarna
September 12, 2007
Beautiful New Zealand is an anomaly in the world of travel destinations. Few places on earth can claim such an ideal tourism infrastructure -- great roads, friendly locals and natural beauty -- without the tourists. Sure, more than 2 million visitors do come to New Zealand each year . . . but that's hardly enough to cause traffic jams, crowded hiking trails or cranky hoteliers and tour guides

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Touring by car, train, foot and bicycle are all great ways to see New Zealand, but traveling around the country by cruise ship holds its own special appeal. The major ports are close together so ships can offer nearly a stop a day while circumnavigating the islands. Better yet, this part of the world hasn't been overrun by cruise ships yet, so yours will likely be the only one in town.

FULL ARTICLE HERE: New Zealand: Particularly Perfect by Cruiseship | Frommers.com

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