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.

New Zealand

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

Running from Takaka to Farewell Spit, Golden Bay is a diverse landscape that will appeal toboth beach and nature lovers.

Golden Bay

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Situated at the extreme north of South Island in New Zealand, the area around Golden Bay is perfect for anyone looking to relax and unwind, as well as those of you who enjoy short hikes. Around Farewell Spit, a sandy coastline, you'll find lots of small trails that lead to hilltops with breathtaking, panoramic views. The surroundings vary along the way and I left sandy beaches for steep cliffs via green hills, complete with herds of long-haired sheep. As the saying goes 'no pain, no gain', so on your way back I suggest you stop at Collingwood, a market town where you can sit down and sample some Samoan chocolate. Known as a magnet for alternative lifestylers, Takaka is an atypical town. It's charming and welcoming with numerous coffee shops/watering holes where you can grab a bite to eat. Close to town are the Te Waikoropupu Springs - natural springs with crystal clear waters that shimmer above a turquoise bed.

Running from Takaka to Farewell Spit, Golden Bay is a diverse landscape that will appeal toboth beach and nature lovers.

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