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

Nestled at the heart of a former volcano, Akaroa is an old colonial city with French and English influences. 

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Founded on the Banks peninsula, <a href="/new-zealand/">on New Zealand's South Island</a>, Akaroa is still evidenced by the attempt of French colonization. In fact, arriving in the city center, I noticed right away that there were still some streets with French names, and then I hung around in front of a butcher sporting the French colors. The city is very calm in the winter, but the population quadruples when nicer weather comes. In fact, it's geographic proximity to Christchurch makes a day trip possible, making it a favorite vacation spot. Just passing through the area during winter, I can't say if "the invasion" remains bearable. A small port, along a developed waterfront, Akaroa gave me a sense of healing, as if time had stopped for a weekend. Unfortunately, I didn't take the time to go for any of the walks offered in the area, but they allow you to get some height and thus take advantage of exceptional views of the bay.

Nestled at the heart of a former volcano, Akaroa is an old colonial city with French and English influences.

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