We’ve travelled the North

as well as the South

From the Tasman, to the Pacific

to the river’s mouth

The landscapes are diverse

wherever you go

Misty majestic mountains

to emerald valleys so low

The deep water sounds

rainforest and lakes

Hot geothermal springs and

the light the glowworm makes

Blue turquoise bays

and beaches of gold

Windswept rocky cliffs

are sights to behold

We’ve toured pristine cities

enjoyed a harbor or two

Visited Te Papa and museum

marvelled at what the tour guides Knew.

We’ve learned about Tuatara

and the mysterious Kiwi

About dolphins, Kakariki

Stilts, Kea and Tui

We’ve attended a Hangi

Tasted your beer, food and wine

Kumara, lamb, seafood,

fish and chips, all divine

The Maori our respect

they have earned

Of their culture, traditions

and values we’ve learned

The Kiwi people we’ve met

will stay in our heart.

Their fun friendly manner

really sets them apart.

So Kia ora New Zealand

Haere ra, Farewell

Of your beauty and people

We have much to tell.

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