New Zealand

Long sunny days and bright foliage make autumn a great time to be in New Zealand

The weather can bring surprises so pack some layers for any occasion

Mild weather and snow-capped mountains—that’s the main advantage of this season

A ten-day winter fun is made of mountain races, street performances, foods and music, and above all – famous Dog Derby

Pohutukawa tree is known as New Zealand Christmas tree as its crimson blossoms appear during Christmas time

New Zealand's snowy sceneries look even more amazing from the height of 12,000 feet above the earth

The inquisitive great white shark's eyes staring at you will remain in your memory for a long time

Kayaking in New Zealand will take you to secret and ancient nooks

The highest road on the South Island of New Zealand

Dunedin Beach with the tunnel, sandstone cliffs, rocks and caves create a nice territory to be explored

Lobster meat is destinguished by sweet flavour that makes your mouth water

In comparison to sky diving, paragliding allows the pilot to control their flight, making them midair masters

Better not to intrude into the huge mammals' pre-breeding fights and stay away until they settle territorial disputes

One of the newest and most beautiful trails in New Zealand, Te Araroa will become your adventure of a lifetime!

It's like snowboarding, surfing and sledging, yet without snow, water or sledges, just sand dunes and a dose of adrenaline

The whole country is considered a birdwatching spot and its coastline​ is labeled as a seabird capital

New Zealand rugby players keep spectators electrified during the entire match starting with vigorous haka cries

Cute flightless baby kiwis are safer and closer to humans at Rainbow Springs, kiwi wildlife park in Rotorua

When you look at this amazingly clear water with blue and violet hues, it seems to be fake, but it is real indeed

You're going to be truly WOWed by this explosion of extravagance

Comfortable gondolas, fast and twisted luge tracks, and beautiful sceneries make luging compete with traditional sledding

White foaming waterfalls cascading down the mountains' peaks are particularly spectacular after heavy rains

A nice way to combine diving with hunting

The scenic landscape of New Zealand’s South Island astonishes with varied colors

The forest fascinates with its huge ancient kauri trees, colourful ferns, and exotic birds

Classic New Zealand wine trail embraces 80% of local wineries

Festivities introduce Māori culture, highlighting traditional underground oven cooking and tribal customs

No matter whether you are a novice in this sports or a keen rider, New Zealand boasts slopes and steeps for all levels

White and pink colours prevail in spring floral parades throughout the South Island

Sweet-scented yellow kowhai flowers allure numerous birds

Elegant White Herons impress with their snow-white plumage and particularly graceful walk

Hundreds of restless fur seal pups play in water streams while their moms go hunting in the ocean

Whitebaiters spend long hours to fish precious whitebait with the nets

Where else on Earth could you take a hot natural bath outside surrounded by snowy winter sceneries if not in New Zealand?

When you reach the summit of Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, you will feel like a conqueror of the world

New Zealand surf spot map boasts 28 marks on the North Island and 10 locations on the South Island

Millions distant stars of the famous Milky Way paint starry rainbows over New Zealand's sky during winter nights

Similar to coming down the water slides in aquapark, only better, because this time you slide on snow instead of water

New Zealand's underwater kingdom lacks only little mermaids. Otherwise,​ the abundance of marine species is amazing

Gannet couples demonstrate a strong sense of paternal responsibility fighting for the right to hatch their single egg​

A must-visit destination for true fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

You will raft the cave rivers, climb up the rocks of Ruakuri Cave, go black water tubing and view blue glow worms

You will see rugged rocky slopes, ancient lava flows, glacial valleys and the largest Ruapehu Crater Lake

ATTENTION! On December 9, 2019 the volcano eruption occurred. Active marine volcano amazes with bubbling mud pits, multicolored mountains, green lakes, and hot steams

New Zealand clams cooked in white wine, sweet Thai​ chilli sauce and coconut milk is a culinary masterpiece

Find delight in peaceful, silent and scenic gliding on water

Tawaki is the only penguin in the world that lives in the rainforest and not in the icebergs' surroundings

Oyster lovers will appreciate particularly succulent, fishy and almost metallic-flavored Bluff Oyster

Golden kiwifruit is a special New Zealand's yellow and sweeter kiwi variety

Matariki traditional New Year is associated with a miraculous constellation referring to Māori genealogy

No, these lights overhead in the caves are neither stars, nor electric lamps, but actually bioluminescent worms!

New Zealand's turbulent rivers invite for a breathtaking white water rafting, just hold tight to keep inside your raft

Go for a ride with a team of huskies in a picturesque backcountry

Only 25 cm tall, lovely blue penguins waddle 1,5 km, swim 70 km and climb 300 m to lay eggs and feed their offsprings

Rusty red Cypress trees are the main autumnal decoration of McLaren Falls Park

People's favorite marine inhabitants come closer to the shores in winter

When Huhu beetle larvae are eaten with closed eyes, they may be easily confused with buttery chicken

Unique appearance of a yellow-eyed penguin hoiho cannot be confused with any other species, even during moulting

Māori cuisine has many specialties. Try sweet potato and meat cooked in underground ovens and served in flax baskets

The juicy seeds-filled feijoa flesh is excellent when raw, but also good in puddings, pies and jams

Could you cross 10,000 km without food and rest? Seems unreal, but not for bar-tailed godwits

There is no better stargazing place in the world than South Island, New Zealand, with its perfect views on other galaxies

Curious kea parrots develop ​taste for everything new to diversify their regular diet of plants and berries. It does not matter that they already have wings, they would still sip from your can of Red Bull

The thermal wonderland amuses with bright-coloured pools, daily geyser eruptions, steaming grounds, and boiling muds

New Zealand's slopes are excellent for a ski holiday

Green and pink aurora australis hues poured over the dark sky resemble a giant witch's​ pot with a magic potion

Beetle larvae, baby fish with their guts intact, and lamb testicles promise an unforgettable culinary adventure for daring food enthusiasts

The fruit consistency varies from soft like jelly to crispy like apples

It means hundreds of fluffy sheep running along the street of Te Kuiti, the world's shearing capital

New Zealand rodeo is a thrilling, but also cruel sport that continues despite the protests of animal protection groups

Cut tamarillos 'bleed' with red gel and are served with a pinch of sugar or salt

Piha Beach in Auckland dazzles with black sands as well as great surfing opportunities and large rocks towering from the water

Jacuzzi is nothing comparing to caressing underground springs gushing out of the dug up sand pools

Electronic-centric music festival in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth

The highest major road in New Zealand boasts scenic views

Enjoy your favorite wind sports surrounded by stunning landscapes

One of the largest hot air balloon festivals in New Zealand

New Zealand is the second country in the world to welcome the New Year

Get the ultimate "Lord of the Rings" experience while cruising along New Zealand

Colorful ballooons over the beautiful Wairarapa Valley

An action-packed family-friendly weekend