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)
Cute Hippopotamus How can anyone say a hippopotamus is not cute when you look at a picture like this staring back at you. |
Clyde Dam New Zealand Water rushes through to the Clutha River from Clyde Dam in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
North Taranaki Bight Coastline New Zealand Stunning rugged cliffs adorn the North Taranaki Bight coastline on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Fyffe House Kaikoura The Fyffe House is a charming colorful house in Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Eastern Water Dragon This creature is part of the lizard family and is known as the Eastern Water Dragon which can be examined at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand. |
Volcano New Zealand Mount Ngauruhoe is one of many active stratovolcanoes on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Wings Over Whales Kaikoura On a whale watching flight with Wings Over Whales in Kaikoura, New Zealand you get a chance to see enormous sperm whales resting on the surface. |
Yellow Lupine Bush NZ A beautiful yellow lupine bush blossoms along the lakeside in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Canterbury Landscape New Zealand From a roadside viewpoint, the lush green hillsides form the picturesque landscape of Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Kingston Flyer Steam Train The Kingston Flyer Steam Train is a famous vintage steam train that runs twice daily on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Bonnet Macaque Monkey The Bonnet Macaque is an Old World monkey who is a daytime animal and resides at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand. |
Surf Lodge 45 Opunake The exterior of Surf Lodge 45 is painted with murals and is situated in Opunake, Taranaki on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Pukaki River Canterbury NZ The control gates are opened and Lake Pukaki drains into the river canal in Canterbury, New Zealand. |
Luxury Chateau Tongariro NZ The Chateau Tongariro is a luxury hotel in NZ nestled in the shadow of three towering active volcanoes. |
Aranui Cave Waitomo The fascinating limestone formations of the Aranui Cave at Waitomo Caves on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Lady Knox New Zealand Geyser The Lady Knox Geyser at the Waiotapu Scenic Reserve in New Zealand erupts on a daily basis. |
Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand Franz Josef Glacier on the South Island of New Zealand is designated as a World Heritage Site. |
Kelp New Zealand Waters The waters of the Kaikoura Peninsula off the South Island of New Zealand is filled with beautifully golden colored kelp. |
Ring Tailed Lemur Auckland Zoo A Ring Tailed Lemur on alert in its habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Luxury Vacation New Zealand Punga Cove Resort is a luxury vacation spot in Endeavour Inlet on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Pohutukawa Flowers Beautiful red flowers adorn the Pohutukawa tree at Omata Beach on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Motueka Town New Zealand Turquoise waters of Tasman Bay encompass the town of Motueka in the Tasman District of New Zealand. |
North Taranaki Bight New Zealand The large bay of the North Taranaki Bight extends northeast from the Waitara River to the Mokau River on the West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. |
Cinder Cone Volcanoes New Zealand The cinder cone of Mt Taranaki, the second largest of New Zealand's volcanoes. |
Giraffe Animal Picture A profile of a Giraffe with slender neck and unique spots at the Auckland Zoo, North Island, New Zealand. |
Apricot Tree Roxburgh Brilliant colored apricots are ready to be picked on this apricot tree in Roxburgh, New Zealand. |
Hectors Dolphins New Zealand Two amazing sea creatures known as Hectors Dolphins frolic aimlessly in Akaroa Harbour in New Zealand. |
Covered Wagons New Zealand Among the covered wagons in the procession through Roxburgh was this interesting version which included comfy car seats for the driver and passenger. |
Orangutan Pictures The Orangutan is a highly endangered animals, why? ... Human involvement of course! |
Reflections Of Opunake Wall Murals Of all the wall murals featured in the town, the collection labelled "Reflections of Opunake" is reminiscent of the community's history. |
Ocean Theme Mural Painting Situated along the Surf Highway there is no question this ocean themed mural painting is fitting for the town of Opunake, New Zealand. |
Old Movie Theater Mural Opunake The old Opunake movie theater with a painted wall mural, along the Surf Highway in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. |
Farm Scene Wall Mural Taranaki A taste of the old farm life portrayed in a wall mural in the town of Opunake, Taranaki, New Zealand. |
Wall Murals Surf Highway Taranaki A collection of wall murals make up the "Reflections of Opunake" display along the Surf Highway in the Taranaki region. |
Photo Of Wall Murals Opunake The whole town of Opunake seems to be decked out with elaborate wall murals including the Fish and Chip shop. |
Kapuni Stream Egmont National Park The Kapuni Stream continues on its way after a plunging down the Dawson Falls in the Egmont National Park, Taranaki. |
Kapuni Loop Track Egmont National Park Mountain rainforest and lush mosses fringe the Kapuni Loop Track in the Egmont National Park of New Zealand. |
Water Features New Zealand Situated at the Furneaux Lodge in Endeavour Inlet is a historic water feature with paths which leads in all directions. |
Furneaux Lodge Marlborough Sounds The typical relaxed atmosphere at Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. |
Tata Beach Abel Tasman NP The beautiful seaside resort of Tata Beach is situated in the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Vintage Chrysler Car The old vintage chrysler car fits into the scene parked outside the Cardrona Hotel in Central Otago. |
Lupine Plant A splash of purple, pink and white colours adorn these lupine plants found along the road in Fiordland National Park. |
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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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