Although it is about about 25% larger than New Zealand's North Island ... utterly pristine beaches and soaring ...

With pristine beaches, farm-to-table dining, renowned wineries and world-class golf, New Zealand is a must-visit ...

What actually makes a best beach? While one might think the criteria for a top 5 beach is fairly straightforward (sand, sea, surf?), it’s a question that is, in fact, highly subjective. Everyone ...

Cruise the enchanting Milford Sound, visit the vineyards of Waiheke Island and bathe in the geothermal mud of Hell’s Gate ...

Soft, sandy beaches and rugged coastlines fill the shores ... Discover more of The Ultimate New Zealand Experience. Krista Rossow is a contributing photographer to National Geographic Travel.

and Abel Tasman), miles of sandy beaches, and adjoins two wine regions (including Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest). Or perhaps it’s the makers: the artists, horticulturists, vintners ...

New Zealand's volcanic geological heritage is still quite evident across its landscape today ... clouds of smoke and steam from the town's beaches! And even with its most active volcano currently ...

Video / Carson Bluck The Herald Travel’s annual search for New Zealand’s best beaches is under way for another year, and the competition is hot: Will fan-favourite Ōhope retain the crown?

However, scientists in New Zealand may have finally caught a break. The country’s conservation agency said Monday a creature that washed up on a South Island beach this month is believed to be a ...