New Zealand’s best nature and wildlife experiences
Swim with the dolphins
New Zealand has many dolphin species and swimming with dolphins is considered one of the best experiences. An encounter with these playful creatures will leave you enthralled, humbled and privileged.
Explore the gardens
If you’re a keen gardener you’ll love New Zealand. A diverse range of plants—both native and exotic—thrive in the country’s temperate climate, and interestingly, gardening is rated amongst the most popular pastimes for l...more
Walk through a volcano
Explore places that have been shaped and coloured by volcanic and geothermal forces for thousands of years. Watch boiling mud pools and feel the heat underfoot from landscapes that hiss with steam.
Play with penguins
New Zealand is home to three species of penguin. The Korora (also referred to as the little blue penguin), are the world’s smallest penguins, and can be found in Marlborough Sounds, Akaroa Harbour, Oamaru and Stewart Isl...more
Horse riding
There is no better way to negotiate the ruggedly beautiful wilderness of New Zealand than on horseback. Horse Trekking is one of the best ways to truly explore the country—from beaches that stretch as far as the eye can ...more
Whale watching
You can spot whales in the North Island, but it's Kaikoura in the South that is the main centre for whale watching in New Zealand. Located on the east coast of the South Island, Kaikoura is one of the only places in the ...more
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