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)
Buller River New Zealand The Buller River is located on the West Coast of the South Island and is considered to be the largest free flowing river in New Zealand. |
Weka Bird A Weka bird wanders through the long green grass in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Waiotapu Bridal Veil Falls The Bridal Veil Falls at the Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland are a volcanic waterfall of rock. |
Wellington Cable Car The Wellington Cable Car is a form of transportation in Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Giraffe Habitat Auckland Zoo A Giraffe strolls through its habitat in the Pridelands at Auckland Zoo in New Zealand. |
Kaka Bird New Zealand A kaka bird at the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Center on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Oamaru Wine And Food Festival Thousands of people enjoy themselves at the Oamaru Wine and Food Festival on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Kauri Tree Bark A detailed picture of the bark of the Kauri Tree along the Kauri Walks in Waipoua Forest in New Zealand. |
Waitomo Caves Picture A picture of the formations seen in Aranui Cave at Waitomo Caves, Waikato, New Zealand. |
Diamond Geyser Orakei Korako The unpredictable Diamond Geyser at Orakei Korako whose eruptions are known to last anywhere between a few minutes to several hours. |
Coastal Cliff Picture The diverse landscape of the Taranaki region of New Zealand features coastal cliff faces and high plains. |
Bulldozer Ngawi New Zealand Tinky Winky the bulldozer is one of many that is used to get boats in and out of the water in Ngawi on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Purakaunui Falls South Island The Purakaunui Falls are a vision of beauty in Otago on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. |
Pebble Beach Picture The pristine pebble beach of Mission Bay at Lake Taupo is a great place for a family outing. |
Picture Of Hot Springs Algae Yellow is a common colour of the hot springs algae which will grow in temperatures of 35-59 degrees celcius. |
Sea Kelp Kaikoura In the Kaikoura Peninsula on the South Island of New Zealand, the kelp floats on the surface of the sea when the tide is in. |
Ocean Cliffs Sunset A west coast sunset lights up the ocean cliffs of Taranaki on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Thermal Mud Bath Picture Thick boiling thermal mud from the Wai-o-tapu Scenic Reserve is good for the skin and would possibly make a great bath albeit too hot. |
Eglantine Rose Picture A fragrant delicate flower, the Eglantine Rose is an agressive plant which grows in Central Otago, New Zealand. |
Haast River New Zealand The Haast River in New Zealand stretches for miles through the glacial valley that was created by nature's wonders. |
Kayaking Okarito Lagoon New Zealand Kayaking on the Okarito Lagoon on the South Island is an excellent way to discover the natural wonders of New Zealand. |
Tuatara Reptile The Tuatara is an endangered species of reptile and you can view them at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand. |
Ripiro Beach New Zealand The beautiful Ripiro Beach extends for miles along the coastline in Kaipara on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Fossil Oyster This fossil oyster is on display at the Mangapohue Natural Bridge Scenic Reserve in Waitako on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Picture Of Christchurch New Zealand The city of Christchurch in Canterbury is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Picture Of Old Train Taking us back to a by-gone era, old steam trains such as the Kingston Flyer are a fascinating sight. |
Picture Of Opunake New Zealand Wall murals are a big feature in the small town of Opunake along the Surf Highway in Taranaki, New Zealand. |
Zoo Picture Two Ring-tailed lemurs forage and socialise at the Auckland Zoo, New Zealand. |
Waitomo Cave Tour Waikato Explore the incredible Aranui Cave on a tour of the Waitomo Caves in Waikato on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Torch Lily Kniphofia Uvaria Photo of colorful yellow torch lilies, also known as Kniphofia uvaria. |
Fountain Geyser Picture The Lady Knox Geyser goes off like a fountain at the Wai-o-tapu Scenic Reserve near Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand. |
Agathis Australis Kauri Tree The scientifc name for the Kauri, a native tree of New Zealand, is Agathis australis. |
Lighthouse Cape Reinga New Zealand The lighthouse stands atop Cape Reinga in Northland on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Cape Foulwind West Coast The fury of the ocean creates a stunning picture of Cape Foulwind on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. |
Dunstan House Clyde New Zealand A heritage hotel known as the Dunstan House in the town of Clyde in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Mangapohue Natural Bridge Waikato The Mangapohue Natural Bridge crosses parts of a beautiful reserve in the stunning countryside of Waikato, New Zealand. |
White Faced Heron New Zealand The White Faced Heron shows off his beautiful markings as he flies above the estuary in Otago, New Zealand. |
New Zealand Scaup A New Zealand Scaup watching over her three chicks at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Hiker Kapuni Loop Track NZ A fairly easy trail for any hiker is the Kapuni Loop Track in Egmont National Park on the North Island of NZ. |
Lake Dunstan Central Otago The pristine water of Lake Dunstan separates the two towns of Clyde and Cromwell in Central Otago in New Zealand. |
Paua Shells Many shapes and sizes of Paua Shells are on display at this unique factory in Carterton, New Zealand. |
Australasian Gannet Chick NZ A mother Australasian Gannet tends to her chick at the Cape Kidnappers colony on the North Island of NZ. |
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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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