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)
Black Water Rafting Cave New Zealand Black Water Rafting provides you with an experience of a lifetime that takes you through a cave in Waitomo on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Duntroon Waitaki Valley NZ A dummy sits outside the blacksmiths shop in Duntroon in the Waitaki Valley on the South Island of NZ. |
Meerkat Animal Picture This Meerkat resides in his luxurious home at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand. |
Tug Boats Wellington Harbour Prepared for work at any given time, red tug boats line the harbour of Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Furneaux Lodge Marlborough NZ Surrounded by green hillsides and forests, the Furneaux Lodge is a peaceful place to stay while in Malborough, NZ. |
New Zealand Tour Companies Encounter Kaikoura is one of the tour companies that offers dolphin watching trips on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Taranaki White Cliffs New Zealand The North Taranaki Bight in New Zealand is made up of the beautiful White Cliffs and amazing beach that stretches along the coastline. |
Dusky Dolphins Tour Kaikoura The calm, green waters off Kaikoura in New Zealand give passengers a clear view of the Dusky Dolphins on this tour. |
Kiwi Sign South Island This road sign alerts drivers on the Forks-Okariko road on the West Coast of the South Island of NZ to keep their eyes open for any crossing kiwi. |
Cape Kidnappers Beach NZ The turquoise hues of the ocean laps up on the sandy beach of Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay, NZ. |
Giraffe Facts You can view a giraffe at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand and learn all the facts of this intriguing animal. |
Purakaunui Falls Otago The Purakaunui Falls are three different levels of waterfalls in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Huka Falls North Island NZ Lush green trees surround the fast moving Huka Falls in Wairakei Park on the North Island of NZ. |
Bungy Jumping New Zealand Bungy jumping at Thrill Seekers Canyon near Hanmer Springs on the South Island of New Zealand is an ideal location for first time jumpers. |
Split Apple Rock Tasman NZ Photo of the rock formation at Split Apple Rock in Tasman Bay on the South Island of NZ. |
Pied Shag Kaikoura Peninsula The pied shag enjoys his viewpoint from this rock on the Kaikoura Peninsula on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Geyser Picture The famous Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10:15am in the Wait-o-tapu Scenic Reserve, with some human help. |
Gore Bay Kaikoura New Zealand The Kaikoura coastline of New Zealand is full of unique bays like that of Gore Bay. |
Yellow Cyanobacteria Also known as hot water algae, Cyanobacteria forms here in three main colours namely green, black and yellow. |
Kiwi Road Sign West Coast An important sign to alert drivers on the West Coast to look out for Kiwi's crossing the road - especially at night. |
Champagne Pool Picture Rotorua Mineral deposits give the Champagne Pool at Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland near Rotorua its edges the beautiful colours and unique formations. |
Camper Van Travel New Zealand A camper van is the perfect way for traveling across the North island of New Zealand. |
Oriental Small Clawed Otter The Oriental Small Clawed Otter chewing on his lunch at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand. |
Picture Of A Cute Zoo Animal The Ring-tailed Lemur is a cute animal which can be found at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand. |
Picture Of A Dusky Dolphin Kaikoura Playful Dusky Dolphin in the South Pacific off the New Zealand (Kaikoura) coast. |
Map Of Africa Picture A pool at the Orakei Korako Geyserland is named the Map of Africa because of its shape. |
Bushmans Centre Pukekura NZ The menacing figure of a sandfly sits atop the Bushman's Centre in the town of Pukekura on the West Coast of the South Island of NZ. |
New Plymouth Sunset Taranaki NZ The sunset burns strong and bright over New Plymouth in the Taranaki region on the North Island of NZ. |
Tongariro National Park NZ The volcanic plateau of Mt Ruapehu stands in the background near Whakapapa in Tongariro National Park on the North Island of NZ. |
Swing Bridge New Zealand The Waiohine River has carved out a deep gorge where a swing bridge forms a gateway to the Tararua Forest Park in New Zealand. |
West Coast Camping New Zealand A campervan is great for freedom camping in remote destinations such as at Cape Foulwind on the West Coast of New Zealand. |
Lupin Wildflower Photo You will see this colourful wildlflower, Russell lupins growing in abundance along the Milford Road adding variety to your holiday photos. |
Photo Of Boyd Creek Falls The pleasant Boyd Creek Falls are an easy 250metre walk from the carpark in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. |
Maori People Wall Mural Opunake A full wall mural depicting the cultures of the maori people in Opunake, Taranaki, New Zealand. |
Cliff Dwelling Sheep A paddock situated precariously near a sheer cliff, the dwelling place of a herd of sheep with a fabulous view of the North Taranaki Bight. |
Coastal Farms Taranaki All along the coastline of the North Taranaki Bight various farms stretch from the hills across coastal plains. |
Coastal Image Taranaki The coastal cliffs of the North Taranaki Bight glow in the sunset light as evening takes over the region. |
Aranui Cave Formation Waikato The formation of stalactites and staligmites are explained during a tour through Aranui Cave in the Waikato region of the North Island, New Zealand. |
Picture Of A Lemur Catta The scientific name for the Ring-tailed Lemur is Lemur Catta. From the latin word lemures which means spirits of the night. |
Picture Of A Fairy Penguin The Fairy Penguin which is referred to as Little Blue Penguin, is the smallest species of penguin in the world. |
Mt Ngauruhoe Tongariro NP One of the three most active volcanoes in New Zealand includes Mt Ngauruhoe in Tongaririo National Park on the North Island. |
Maori Carvings Wairakei Terraces The Maori people create some of the most unique carvings at Wairakei Terraces in Taupo, 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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