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.

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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

New Zealand's largest primary forest, Waipoua Forest is a natural heaven, most famous for its kauri trees.

Waipoua Forest

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Situated between Ahipara and Dargaville, Waipoua Forest is a primary sub-tropical forest, famous for its giant kauris, New Zealands iconic trees. A winding, narrow mountain road will take you into the heart of the forest, where you'll find the small 'Tane Mahuta Walk', a trail that leads to largest kauri in the country. Having been over exploited for its wood, kauri trees are now a protected species. Along the road you'll see lots of signs pointing out trails of different lengths, each one leading into the forest where you'll see not only these emblematic trees but also another endemic species, the Rimus. During my walk along these trails I managed to photograph several superb ferns, the All Blacks national rugby team's emblem and an unforgettable sight during my <a href="/new-zealand/">trip to New Zealand.</a> If you head further north, make sure you visit The Labyrinth Woodworks and Maze Museum, dedicated to one of New Zealanders' favorite pastimes. If you get car sick, this will give you a fun break - personally I really enjoyed it.

New Zealand's largest primary forest, Waipoua Forest is a natural heaven, most famous for its kauri trees.

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