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)
Gannet Beach Adventures Hawkes Bay An exciting way to explore the coast and wildlife is by joining a tour with Gannet Beach Adventures in the Hawkes Bay of New Zealand. |
Lavender Plant Flowers The flowers of the lavender plant are a picturesque field of beauty in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Lake Wakatipu New Zealand The water laps at the shores of the third largest lake in New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu on the South Island. |
Cave Formations Waitomo Caves Stalactites are formations found in caves such as Aranui Cave in Waitomo, Waikato, New Zealand. |
Giraffe Picture A portrait of a young giraffe at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Water Skiing Lake Wanaka One of the most popular activities for families camping at Lake Wanaka is water skiing. |
Full Wall Mural New Zealand This full wall mural painting depicts the history of the town of Opunake in the Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand. |
Spider Monkey Picture The cute little face of the Spider Monkey at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand is an invite to snap a picture or two. |
Bayview Chateau Tongariro New Zealand The Bayview Chateau Tongariro is a luxury hotel located in the village of Whakapapa in Tongariro National Park in New Zealand. |
Horse Drawn Chuck Wagon A procession of horse drawn chuck wagons through the streets of Roxburgh in Central Otago, New Zealand. |
Sunset Rock Memorial NZ A rock memorial stands in the glowing rays of the disappearing sunset on Gillespies Beach near Fox Glacier in New Zealand. |
Beach Hookers Otago Two Hookers Seal Lions cuddle on the beach in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Cardrona Hotel Central Otago The old Cardrona Hotel is one of the oldest historic hotels in New Zealand and still offers quality accommodation in Central Otago, New Zealand. |
Kingston Flyer Steam Train Picture With the blow of her whistle the grand historic Kingston Flyer steam train pulls out slowly from Fairlight Station in Central Otago, New Zealand. |
Opunake Wall Mural NZ The wall mural collection in the town of Opunake, NZ wouldn't be complete without a surf life saving picture. |
Auckland Zoo New Zealand Picture A great location for a fun family day out is the Auckland Zoo situated in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. |
Taranaki Moon Rise New Zealand Livestock have a stunning view during a mystic moon rise over the North Taranaki Bight, New Zealand. |
Kea Camper New Zealand A confident Kea sits atop a camper along the Milford Road in Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand. |
Cool Car New Zealand An old but still pretty cool Chrysler car in Cardrona along the Crown Range Road in Central Otago, New Zealand. |
Cape Foulwind Lighthouse NZ Stationed in an area which bears the brunt of many storms the Cape Foulwind Lighthouse has been guiding ships safely since 1876. |
Emu Picture An emu relaxes in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Kitesurfing Orewa Beach NZ The winds along Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand are ideal for kitesurfing. |
Cape Reinga Lighthouse Sunset The sunset creates stunning colors in the sky at the Cape Reinga Lighthouse on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Maruia Falls South Island A picturesque view of the Maruia Falls in Maruia Falls Scenic Reserve on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Elephant Rocks Waitaki Valley NZ Unusual limestone formations are known as elephant rocks in the Waitaki Valley in North Otago on the South Island of NZ. |
Rainbow Lorikeet Picture The Rainbow Lorikeet at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand stands tall showing off his stunning colors. |
Ocean Sunset Picture The ocean waves splash against the rugged rocks during sunset along the West Coast of New Zealand. |
Digitalis Purpurea Flower Picture The scientific name for the Foxglove flower is Digitalis purpurea, these flowers add a splash of colour to the landscape and to your pictures. |
Titirangi Bay Marlborough Sounds A quiet location situated at the north eastern end of the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand is the protected Titirangi Bay. |
Pelorus River Marlborough NZ Pelorus River on its journey from the Richmond Range to Pelorus Sound in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Coastal Adventures Abel Tasman The pristine coastal waters of the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand are an ideal destination for kayaking adventures. |
Ruatapu Cave Orakei Korako NZ Ruatapu Cave is situated in the hidden valley of Orakei Korako on the North Island of NZ. |
Livingstone Daisy Flower Picture The Livingstone Daisy flower creates beautiful pictures growing on a wall in North Otago, New Zealand. |
Tractor Trailer Tours New Zealand Gannet Beach Adventures has family oriented tractor trailer tours that take you to the world famous gannet sanctuary in New Zealand. |
Chacma Baboon At the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand you could have a staring contest with this Chacma Baboon. |
Huka Falls New Zealand Photo The spectacular Huka Falls are the largest falls on the Waikato River near Taupo on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Sumatran Tiger Photo The Sumatran Tiger is a beautiful member of the cat family with this particular one residing at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Toitoi Plants Kaikoura Toitoi plants blowing in the breeze along the Kaikoura Beach on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. |
Giraffe Zoo Photo A giraffe at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand loves to pose for photos. |
Ancient Tuatara Reptile At the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand you can find a Tuatara which is an ancient reptile in danger of becoming extinct. |
Christmas Traditions New Zealand Traditions at Christmas are very important for the residents of Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Mud Pools Orakei Korako Fascinating boiling mud pools can be seen at Orakei Korako near Taupo on 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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