New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands, North Island and South Island, along with smaller surrounding islands. It has a total population of over 4 million people across its land area of roughly 268,680 square kilometers. The climate varies across the islands but summers average between 18-23°C while winters are between 8-13°C. A proposed 14-day trip to New Zealand includes visits to major cities and sites like Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, and Milford Sound with activities including black water rafting, gey