New Zealand
List of pages on this website about places in New Zealand
New Zealand: Nelson-Marlborough
- Lake Rotoiti
- A large glacial lake among the forest and mountains of the Nelson Lakes National Park
- Staying at the beach in Golden Bay
- Beachside cabins and caravan sites in the Pohara Beach holiday park, NZ
- Pupu Springs
- A nature reserve with gentle walks and possibly the purest spring water in the world
- Skiing at Rainbow Valley
- An uncrowded and friendly small ski area in the mountains of New Zealand's Nelson Lakes
- St Arnaud
- A lakeside village in the beech forest and mountains of the Nelson Lakes National Park
New Zealand: Westland-Canterbury
- Comfort on a budget in Christchurch
- A small and homely hostel near the Avon River and within walking distance of the city centre
- Jet boating in New Zealand
- Some of the many worthy options for riding jet boats in New Zealand
- Whale watching at Kaikoura
- A boat trip to see whales at one of New Zealand's most scenic coastal towns
- Lake Ohau
- A stunning New Zealand glacial lake with little development and few visitors
- Mt John Observatory at Lake Tekapo
- An observatory offering night and daytime tours, plus a cafe and great lake views
- New Zealand budget accommodation in comfort
- Options for solo travellers wanting a private room without the expense of hotels or motels
- Rare snow on the NZ west coast
- The uncommon sight of snow near sea level on the south island's west coast
- Skiing the Tasman Glacier
- An unforgettable skiing adventure on the longest glacier in New Zealand
New Zealand: Southland-Otago
- Aerobatics over Queenstown
- A bi-plane flight with aerobatic manoeuvres over the snowy landscapes of Queenstown in winter
- Battle of the Cardrona bra fence
- Hundreds of bras on a fence near Cardrona - quirky kiwi humour battling council rules
- The coldest town in New Zealand
- A trip to Ophir in Central Otago to see why it has experienced New Zealand's lowest temperatures
- Elephant Rocks, NZ
- Limestone outcrops resembling elephants near Duntroon on the south island of New Zealand
- The Queenstown to Glenorchy road
- A drive along the edge of Lake Wakatipu which many think is the best in New Zealand
- Maniototo: a different New Zealand
- Part of Central Otago with unique character, bypassed by most foreign visitors
- Matai Falls
- A charming waterfall in the Catlins Coast area of New Zealand
- Matukituki Valley, New Zealand
- A drive up a spectacular valley near Wanaka with unblemished scenery and sense of wilderness
- Milford Sound scenic flights
- Scenic flights in a class of their own, across snowcapped wilderness to a spectacular fiord
- Snow at Naseby
- Snow in the streets of a town, an uncommon sight down under
- A great kiwi country pub in Omakau
- Comfortable accomodation, good food and rural hospitality in the Maniototo region of NZ
- Driving the Pig Route
- A scenic but sometimes treacherous mountain road between Palmerston and Ranfurly
- Poolburn Gorge rail trail walk
- A short walk on the Otago Central Rail Trail with a gorge, a viaduct and two tunnels
- Easy kiwi walking on the Rakiura Track
- A not-too-hard three day hike through deserted beaches and forests on Stewart Island
- St Bathans: ghost town with a non-human tour guide
- A remote NZ gold mining town whose population has dwindled to 7 people and a dog
- Relaxed and natural Stewart Island
- An unspoiled island, mostly national park, off the south end of New Zealand
- Taieri Gorge Railway
- A historic train journey up a gorge near Dunedin
- Te Anau Wildlife Centre
- A cost-free way to see rare or endangered native New Zealand birds
- Toilet paper art in a tree
- A tree decorated by toilet paper, seen at Cromwell, New Zealand
- Skiing at Treble Cone
- A popular ski area near Wanaka with challenging slopes and gorgeous views
- Ulva Island sanctuary
- A tranquil bird and wildlife sanctuary visited from Stewart Island, off the south end of New Zealand
- A drive down the Waitaki Valley
- A lesser used route between New Zealand's Mackenzie Country and the coast
- Wanaka River Jetboat Journeys
- A great jetboat ride and wilderness experience up New Zealand's Matukituki valley