Situated in the South Pacific with only one neighboring country to the north west and wide open ocean on the East, New Zealand offers visitors unique experiences of culture, stunning scenery, and landscapes with diverse flora and fauna. It is because of its relative isolation and location on the globe that New Zealand has so many endemic and native wildlife species and plants.
New Zealand is made up of 3 main inhabited islands namely North Island, South Island, and Stewart Island. There are also several remote off-shore islands such as the Chatham Islands (inhabited), Campbell Island, Auckland Islands (an archipelago of Sub-Antarctic islands), Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, just to name a few. The South Island is the largest land mass of New Zealand and is most often referred to (by those living there) as the "Mainland".
A small country with a big heart! New Zealand, also known as Aotearoa, is a vacation paradise. Whether you're... (... more information below the photos)
Cape Kidnappers Scenery Hawkes Bay New Zealand From atop the cliff where the Australasian Gannet Colony is located, the scenery of the coastline of Hawkes Bay, New Zealand is amazing. |
Oamaru NZ Little Blue Penguin Statue A statue of a Little Blue Penguin, made of stone, is on display along the main street of Oamaru, NZ. |
Taranaki Sunset New Zealand The yellow sky amongst the dark pink tinged clouds at sunset silhouette the Maui Gas Platform across the Tasman Sea in the North Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Whale Watching Trips Kaikoura New Zealand One of the best trips to embark on during a visit to Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand is a whale or dolphin watching tour. |
Festival Oamaru South Island New Zealand Each year, the town of Oamaru on the South Island of New Zealand celebrates their yearly Wine and Food Festival. |
Honeymoon Destination Marlborough New Zealand Punga Cove Resort, a romantic and secluded honeymoon destination is situated in the sunny Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand. |
New Zealand Coastal Holiday Destination Kaikoura The Coastal town of Kaikoura is a popular holiday destination situated on the South Island of New Zealand. |
South Bay And Kaikoura Mountain Range Picture Green pastures and South Bay are illuminated with the last rays of daylight as the Kaikoura Mountain Range is shrouded in a thin layer of fog in Canterbury, New Zealand. |
Lake Pukaki Mt Cook Scenery New Zealand The scenery is stunning as you stand above the green landscape overlooking Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook and the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Sunset Mt Taranaki North Island New Zealand Looking from the north end of the Northern Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand, bright yellow hues at sunset silhouette Mt Taranaki. |
Yellow Eyed Penguin Walk Curio Bay New Zealand A lonely Yellow-Eyed Penguin on a walk across the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand on its way back to its nest. |
Christchurch City View Port Hills New Zealand The view of the city of Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand from Summit Road on the Port Hills. |
Sailboat Regatta Akaroa Harbour New Zealand Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Akaroa Harbour on the South Island of New Zealand, a sailboat regatta takes place in the blue colored water. |
Christmas Light Tour Otago New Zealand On a tour around New Zealand, be sure not to miss this Christmas light display in Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Christmas Decor Otago Some people in Otago, New Zealand love to add to the decor of the Christmas spirit and this little house in Pukeuri is a fine example. |
New Zealand Scenery Mt Cook Lake Pukaki The scenery from above the unique blue colored Lake Pukaki on the South Island of New Zealand is spectacular with Mt. Cook and the Southern Alps adorning the backdrop. |
Akaroa Harbour Boat Tour New Zealand Passengers aboard a boat tour in Akaroa Harbour in Banks Peninsula in New Zealand enjoy the scenery and green colored waters that surround them. |
Foreshore Coastal Walkway New Plymouth New Zealand A unique sculpture along the Foreshore Coastal Walkway in New Plymouth, New Zealand is one of many that adorns the waterfront walk. |
Large Kauri Trees North Island New Zealand Kauri trees grow along the Bush Walk on the North Island of New Zealand and looking up at these large trees from below makes for an interesting picture. |
Scenic Falls New Zealand Tourists stand atop the lookout points for a scenic view of the Huka Falls as the Waikato River near Taupo on the North Island of New Zealand squeezes through a narrow passage. |
Oamaru Architecture South Island New Zealand The elegant architecture of the historic Oamaru Opera House was the design of architect J.M. Forrester and was opened in October 1907. |
Cape Egmont Beach Sunset New Zealand Sitting on the beach at Cape Egmont in Taranaki, New Zealand, yellow and golden shades encompass the sky at sunset. |
Marlborough Sounds Accommodations New Zealand Punga Cove Resort in Endeavor Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand are luxurious accommodations where relaxing by the pool is high on the list. |
Glacier Helicopters Vacation Tour Westland National Park Tourists get a birds eye view of a glacier from a helicopter during a vacation in Westland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Westland National Park Landscape Picture The diverse landscape of the Westland National Park is that of lush native bush which gives way to jagged rocky peaks of the Southern Alps on the South Island of NZ. |
Franz Josef Glacier Aerial Photo An aerial view of the steep incline of Franz Josef Glacier in the Westland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Snowcapped Aoraki Mt Cook South Island New Zealand Photo New Zealand's highest peak, Mt Cook is situated in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on the South Island. |
White Island Boats New Zealand Two boats anchored on the outskirts of Crater Bay on White Island off the North Island of New Zealand wait for passengers aboard their tours. |
Artists Palatte Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Rotorua Colourful minerals stirred up in the simmering waters are seen at the Artist's Palette in the Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand. |
Omapere Hokianga Harbour New Zealand The small town of Omapere rests along the beautiful shores of Hokianga Harbour on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Bull Kelp Picture Taiaroa Head Otago New Zealand Bull Kelp swirls across the coastline of Taiaroa Head in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand when the tide is at its lowest point. |
Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Southern Alps New Zealand The jagged peaks of Mt Cook tower to heights of 3,754 metres in the Southern Alps and mark the highest point in New Zealand. |
New Zealand Glacier Photo South Island The Southern Alps of New Zealand play host to a number of glaciers such Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier in Westland National Park on the South Island. |
Geothermal Area Waiotapu Scenic Reserve Rotorua NZ One of the most popular tourist sightseeing options in Rotorua, New Zealand is viewing the geothermal activity and the Champagne Pool in the Wai-o-tapu Scenic Reserve. |
Kawhia New Zealand Welcome Sign The welcome sign to the town of Kawhia, New Zealand with a beautiful scenic view of the harbour in the backdrop. |
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Rotorua New Zealand A puddle of yellow water, coloured by minerals, bubbles next to the boardwalk in the Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand. |
Shell Beach Kawhia Harbour New Zealand As the tide recedes at Kawhia Harbour on the North Island of New Zealand, a shell in the shape of a fan is visible on the beach. |
Castlepoint Sunset Scenery New Zealand The Castlepoint lagoon in Castlepoint on the North Island of New Zealand is glowing in the light from the sunset as the shape of Castle Rock is outlined. |
Penguin Animal Hospital Dunedin New Zealand A woman takes care of an orphaned Yellow-Eyed Penguin at Penguin Place Hospital near Dunedin, New Zealand and will continue to tend to this animal until it is ready to fend for itself. |
Auckland Beaches This beach at Mission Bay is just one of the many spectacular beaches that run along the coastline of Auckland, New Zealand. |
New Zealand Oyster Catchers Variable Oyster Catchers are easily recognizable on the coastline of New Zealand as they have black plumage, bright orange eyes and beak with a tinge of yellow at the tip. |
Dolphins Swimming New Zealand Tourists love to get the thrill of a lifetime and spend their day swimming with the dolphins off the North Island of New Zealand. |
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... looking for long sandy beaches to laze on in a sub-tropical climate, or a lighthouse perched on the edge of a remote cliff, standing up to unforgiving sub-antarctic winds and ocean, New Zealand has it all.
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