New Zealand is an Antipodean land which attracts lovers of vast spaces and wild nature. Though it is mostly mountainous, the country has a diverse range of landscapes and environments: icy summits, plains with mirror-like lakes, wild coastline licked by the Pacific waters... The nature here is absolutely majestic. And fortunately ecology takes pride of place here.

New Zealand, an intense natural paradise

A lively town, surrounded by dozens of volcanoes and black sand beaches.

Oceania

Welcome to the New Zealand travel pages. In this faraway country, you can expect a harmonious mixture of lakes, mountainous and volcanic landscapes, and tropical vegetation... New Zealand is isolated in the middle of the ocean and is located halfway between the South Pole and the Equator. Even though it’s small in area (about the size of the UK), it has extremely diverse flora and fauna. Nature lovers are in paradise here. But this paradise is earned: you’ll have to spend long hours on an airplane to get here, and you can count on having 10 to 12 hours of jet lag once you arrive, depending on the season... But this land, which the Maori first called “Aotearoa,” the land of the long white cloud, is really worth the trip: abundant and diverse nature, beautiful landscapes, and outdoor activities… It’s all convenient for travellers: one of the advantages of this destination is the small size of the country, which makes all this beauty accessible, starting from your first trip to New Zealand. Your hunger for the great outdoors and desire for peace and serenity will be satisfied.

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Auckland

Sitting by a lake in a region steeped in Maori culture, this town is a hive of geothermal activity.

Rotorua

Taupo is a small, lively town best known for its lake, which bears the same name and is the largest in New Zealand.

Taupo

With three active volcanoes, the Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park is a must for any hiking fan or visitors interested in exploring a volcanic landscape.

Tongariro National Park

A popular tourist destination, mainly known for beautiful beaches, Cathedral Cove and hot pools at Hot Water Beach. A relaxing place to stay during a vacation in New Zealand.  

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Despite the weather not being great during my vacation at Coromandel, I fell in love with the peninsula, its deserted beaches and its hikes. If you want to head off the beaten track, I recommend the beach at Opito Bay, to the east of Coromandel; it's a dream. I spent the night there and watched a stunning sunset alone - the place was deserted. The road that leads there is winding and beautiful; parts of it reminded me of the French Pass. I also really enjoyed the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail, a beautiful 5 to 7hr trek that takes you to the rugged Pinnacles. This was once a track used by Kauri Bushmen. Footsteps fossilized in the stone, traces of camps and ancient trails still remain! I completely fell for Cathedral Cove, a little corner of paradise to the east of Coromandel. Hot Water Beach, however, was a bit of a disappointment. Tourist ridden and, having already suffered that at Taupo Spa, not what I was really after.

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Coromandel est is a wonderful peninsula that attracts a lot of local and international tourists. <a href="/new-zealand/">Upon your arrival in New Zealand</a>, you'll hear people talk about Cathedral Cove or maybe Hot Water Beach (natural hot water pools). Indeed, these two popular tourist spots are worth a visit. The first one for its beauty and to enjoy the beach, and the second to explore digging its hot water pool in the sand that's been newly discovered from the low tide. However, Hot Water Beach was a little disappointing. Indeed, I like unusual places, off the beaten path. But arriving there, I ran into a horde of tourists, 15 of them in a tiny hole... The rest of my stay in Coromandel was more peaceful, north of Coromandel town, in a small tranquil village with colonial-style houses. Recommended by locals, I went to New Chums Beach, which, after 30 minutes of walking, proved to be a little piece of paradise isolated from any civilization. Finally, for those who love to fish, I suggest you find some rocks along the coast and take on the quest for your dinner! Snapper is especially delicious when it's fresh caught! In New Zealand there is no need to have a license to fish in the sea, so have fun!

A peninsula located east of Auckland, Coromandel offers a variety of landscapes that will delight fans of photography.

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