Touring New Zealand

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Scenic Lake Mapourika West Coast

New Zealand’s Jetties – Stepping Into the View

New Zealand’s Jetties – Stepping Into the View There’s something about walking down a jetty that feels like you’re heading straight into the landscape. Whether it’s stretching over a calm lake, jutting into the open ocean, or edging out from a quiet bay, a jetty gives you a different perspective on the world around you….

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Kereru pigeon

Forest Birds of New Zealand – A Symphony in the Trees

Forest Birds of New Zealand – A Symphony in the Trees Step into a New Zealand forest and the first thing you’ll notice isn’t just the greenery – it’s the soundtrack. The calls, songs, and chatter of native birds give these landscapes a personality all of their own. For bird lovers, photographers, and anyone with…

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Pohutukawa

New Zealand Flora

A Local’s Guide to New Zealand’s Native Plants: Meet the Flora That Shapes Aotearoa New Zealand’s native flora is as much a part of the experience as the landscapes they fill. With thousands of years of evolution in isolation, many of our plants aren’t found anywhere else – which makes walking through the bush here…

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Mollymawk

New Zealand’s Coastal Birds

Coastal Characters: Discover the Fascinating Birdlife of New Zealand’s Shores New Zealand’s coastline is an absolute smorgasbord for birdwatchers and all lovers of nature, with brilliantly diverse birdlife dotting the landscape. These avian inhabitants contribute to the rich tapestry of life that characterises the coasts of Aotearoa. Between the South Island’s rocky shores and the…

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Beach in Abel Tasman national park

Beaches of New Zealand

Surrounded by water, New Zealand has beaches for everyone. On the hunt for immense landscapes and awe-inspiring natural wonders on your new Zealand tour? How about stunning beaches that can easily stand alongside those found in tropical paradises? From the unbelievable expanses of the Coromandel Peninsula to Abel Tasman’s scorching golden sands, each of New…

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waitomo caves boat tour

Bucket List New Zealand Places to Visit

What New Zealand places to visit should be on your bucket list? Thinking about visiting Aotearoa / New Zealand and wondering what you should see here? We put our experience to work for you to come up with a bucket list of New Zealand places to visit. These are destinations you simply can’t miss —…

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Whangamata Beach

Things to See and Do on The Coromandel Peninsula

Spend some time travelling around “the Coromandel” You may have already seen “The Coromandel” — its Cathedral Cove is a movie and social media star. But you should consider adding some time there to your New Zealand self-drive itinerary. Coromandel is simply beautiful with its mix of stunning beaches, virgin native forest and quirky seaside…

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Haast Rover safari boat on the river

South Island Cruises and Boat Trips

Get out on the beautiful waters of the South Island with these cruises and boat trips Being a long, narrow country, you are never far from the coast in New Zealand. Combine coastal waters with the numerous rivers that link mountains and sea and you’ll find many opportunities for on-water experiences. The South Island is…

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Things to do in New Zealand in 2023-2024

Things to do on your Aotearoa New Zealand vacation tour Spring has sprung in Aotearoa New Zealand. Blossoms on the trees and sun on our backs has us thinking about things to do in New Zealand over the coming touring season. There is always lots to see and do but every new month offers attractions…

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Doubtful Sound overnight cruise

Fiordland’s Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound – the differences explained…

Fiordland NZ is home to both Milford & Doubtful Sounds, but which one to visit? You may notice Fiordland’s Milford Sound/Piopiotahi or Doubtful Sound/Patea featuring prominently in many New Zealand Tours.  There’s a good reason they do. They are both stunning remote parts of the country, boasting some of Aotearoa’s most spectacular scenery — must-sees….

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