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)
Resting New Zealand Sea Lion South Island A New Zealand Sea Lion resting on the beach at Waipapa Point along the Catlin's Highway on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Otago Coastline Fossil Forest Curio Bay The turquoise colored water along the coastline of the Fossil Forest at Curio Bay in Otago, New Zealand. |
Mt Ruapehu Skiing Tongariro National Park NZ When winter hits Tongariro National Park on the North Island of NZ, skiing is exceptional and you get the added attraction of Mt Ngauruhoe. |
Devils Home Waiotapu Rotorua New Zealand A large hole which has been formed by constant thermal activity in Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, has been dubbed the Devil's home. |
Ngakoro Waterfall Waiotapu Rotorua New Zealand The hot waters of the Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Reserve in Rotorua, New Zealand converge and plunge over an escarpment in the form of Ngakoro Waterfall. |
Franz Josef Glacier Ice Formations New Zealand An aerial view of the dramatic ice formations seen on the surface of the Franz Josef Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand. |
Sunset Cape Reinga Lighthouse New Zealand Magical hues fill the sky at sunset over Cape Reinga Lighthouse on the North Island of New Zealand after another beautiful day along the coastline. |
Raging Huka Falls Waikato River NZ Watching from a viewpoint, the water is raging over the Huka Falls along the Waikato River on the North Island of NZ possessing a unique blue coloring. |
New Zealand Scaup Chicks Auckland Zoo Resting on the logs along the shore of a pond, a New Zealand Scaup keeps a close watch over her chicks at the Auckland Zoo. |
Highway 1 Scenery New Zealand Driving along State Highway 1 near the town of Ward, New Zealand the scenery is stunning especially as the sun begins to set behind the hills. |
Clouds Sunset Cape Egmont New Zealand As the sunset tries to break through the clouds above the beach at Cape Egmont in New Zealand, an array of hues become visible. |
North Taranaki Bight Scenery New Zealand As sunset nears its end around the North Taranaki Bight in New Zealand, the scenery is outstanding with the brilliant lighting. |
Maitai Bay Beach North Island New Zealand Maitai Beach on the Karikari Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand curves around the water's edge creating the ideal location for visitors. |
Muriwai Beach Gannet Colony New Zealand As the water crashes against the coastline of Muriwai Beach on the North Island of New Zealand, the Gannet Colony gathers atop the cliffs. |
Penguin Crossing Sign Otago New Zealand This penguin crossing sign is not a joke, so while traveling in Oamaru, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand, please be aware of any penguins. |
Jacks Bay Coastline Otago New Zealand The beautiful scenic view of the rugged coastline that adorns Jack's Bay along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago, New Zealand. |
Macaca Radiata Picture A Macaca radiata lingering in the tree at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand gave us the perfect opportunity to capture its picture. |
Lake Mangamahoe Mt Egmont New Zealand Lush greenery surrounds Lake Mangamahoe in Taranaki, New Zealand with Mt. Egmont peeking out behind the cloud cover in the background. |
Apricots Harvest Central Otago New Zealand Apricots hanging from the trees in an orchard near Roxburgh, Central Otago in New Zealand ready for harvest time. |
Black Reef Beach Hawkes Bay New Zealand From the beach near Black Reef in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand you can see the high rock cliffs of Cape Kidnappers where the Gannet colony resides. |
River Bush Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre NZ The thick bush encompasses the river that flows through Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre in Wairarapa on the North Island of NZ. |
Motuarohia Roberton Island Scenery New Zealand A couple sits on the bench enjoying the scenery of Motuarohia Roberton Island on the North Island of New Zealand. |
Te Matua Ngahere Waipoua Forest New Zealand The Te Matua Ngahere, a giant Kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest on the North Island of New Zealand is an amazing sight when seen up close. |
Brighton Beach Dunedin New Zealand As the tide recedes along Ocean View Beach just south of Dunedin, New Zealand, fascinating rocks and creatures are visible along the sandy shore. |
Rock Formations Waitaki Valley NZ Interesting rock formations in a small valley on farmland in the Waitaki Valley on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Boat Tour Kaikoura Travel Canterbury New Zealand One of the many options available to tourists to the travel destination of Kaikoura in Canterbury, New Zealand is a dolphin watching tour. |
Travel Destination Abel Tasman National Park A prime travel destination on the South Island of New Zealand is the pristine Abel Tasman National Park. |
Swim With Dolphins Tour Kaikoura NZ Don a wetsuit and swim with the dolphins during a tour with Encounter Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Royal Albatross Kaikoura Coast New Zealand Seen during a tour with Encounter Kaikoura, a Northern Royal Albatross resting on the water off the coast of Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Boyd Creek Falls Fiordland Waterfall NZ A not so well known sight along the Milford Road are the Boyd Creek Falls found in Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand. |
Fantail Falls Mt Aspiring National Park NZ One of the most accessible waterfalls in the Haast Pass, Fantail Falls are a 5 minute return walk from the road in Mt Aspiring National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Thunder Creek Falls Mt Aspiring NP New Zealand From a height of 28 metres, the Thunder Creek Falls plunge into the Haast River in Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand. |
Travel Destination Pancake Rocks Paparoa NZ Blowholes, sunsets, intriguing rock formations, and West Coast vistas make the Pancake Rocks a prime travel destination in Paparoa National Park of New Zealand. |
Whale Watch Kaikoura Tour Boat New Zealand The Whale Watch Kaikoura catamaran Wheketere (which means Giant Squid) makes its way towards the action off the coast of the South Island of New Zealand. |
Abel Tasman National Park Sea Kayaker Picture A sea kayaker passes the granite cliffs of Arch Point during a kayaking adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park of New Zealand. |
Paparoa National Park Pancake Rocks New Zealand The sun sets over the Tasman Sea and the Pancake Rocks in Paparoa National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand. |
Falls Creek Fiordland National Park New Zealand The crystal clear waters of the Falls Creek waterfall appear from the dense native bush of Fiordland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Chasm Bridge Fiordland National Park NZ A hiking track wends through the dense native bush to a foot bridge which passes over Chasm in Fiordland National Park, NZ. |
Kahurangi National Park Coastline Kohaihai Beach NZ The 452,000 hectare Kahurangi National Park is one of the largest national parks in New Zealand and Kohaihai Beach is one of the starting out points for the Heaphy Track. |
Maitai Bay Karikari Peninsula Northland NZ The white sandy beach of Maitai Bay on the Karikari Peninsula beckons visitors to its shores. The Karikari Peninsula is situated in Northland, New Zealand. |
Town Of Picton Marlborough NZ The starting out point for many adventures in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand is the town of Picton also the location of the Interisland Ferry services. |
Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand A popular vacation activities on the South Island of New Zealand is kayaking the pristine coastal waters of the Abel Tasman 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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