The Catlins (sometimes referred to as The Catlins Coast) comprises an area in the southeastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The area lies between Balclutha and Invercargill, straddling the boundary between the Otago and Southland regions. It includes the South Island's southernmost point, Slope Point. A rugged, sparsely populated area, the Catlins featur...

The modern wine industry in New Zealand had its origins in Marlborough. The region has over 60% of the wine grape plantings in the country and boasts world class Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Located in the northeastern corner of New Zealand’s South Island, Blenheim, the largest city nearby and also the capital of the Marlborough region, sits...

The Chatham Islands are an archipelago and New Zealand territory in the Pacific Ocean consisting of about ten islands within a 40 kilometres (25 mi) radius, the largest of which are Chatham Island and Pitt Island. Their name in the indigenous language, Moriori, means Misty Sun. These remote islands, over 800 kilometres (500 mi) east of southern New Zealand, have offic...

Bungee jump off the bridge where it all started, the world’s first commercial bungee jump site. The Kawarau Bridge Bungee is a 43 meter bungee jump above the Kawarau river. You can do tandem or solo jump and the bob above the water, touch it or be fully immersed. Kawarau River drains Lake Wakatipu, in northwestern Otago, New Zealand. The river flows generally e...

Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park and is located at the north end of the South Island. The park has vast tidal inlets, deserted golden bays and weathered coastline. At the park you will see seals, native birds, scallop shells and native flora. The Park is renowned for its spectacular scenery and temperate climate. The rocky sculptural ...

New Zealand’s South Island and the aptly named Southern Alps, in all their combined magnificence and glory, provide a number of locations for skiers and snowboarders to experience pristine fluffy powder snow, long interrupted runs in solitude and raw excitement in a truly natural setting. Local operators facilitate skiers and snowboarders seeking slopes and glac...

The Bridge to Nowhere is a concrete road bridge spanning the Mangapurua Stream in Whanganui National Park, North Island, New Zealand. It has no roads leading to it, but it is a popular tourist attraction, accessible by jet boat or kayak, followed by a 45 minute (one way) walk along maintained bush trails. There are several tour companies which operate on the Whanganui...

Napier is a New Zealand city with a seaport, located in Hawke's Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. About 18 kilometres south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighbouring cities are often called "The Twin Cities" or "The Bay Cities" of New Zealand. Napier's major tourist attraction is its architecture, which draws Art Deco and architectur...

The iconic Nugget Point (or 'The Nuggets' as referred to by the locals) is located near Kaka Point. There is a car park area from where you commence your walk to the Nugget Point Lighthouse. Wave-eroded rocks, which are likened to the shape of gold nuggets, can be seen from the viewing platform at the end of the path. The lighthouse is 9.5 metres high and situated 76 ...

Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The city lies in the north-western corner of the Bay of Plenty, on the south-eastern edge of Tauranga Harbour. Greater Tauranga is a very popular lifestyle and tourism destination. It features many natural attractions and scenery. Due to the temperate climate, outdoor ac...

Whakaari (White) Island is an active andesite stratovolcano, situated 48 km (30 mi) from the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, in the Bay of Plenty. The nearest mainland towns are Whakatane and Tauranga. The island is roughly circular, about 2 km (1.2 mi) in diameter, and rises to a height of 321 m (1,053 ft) above sea level. However this is only the peak...

Long, virtually private slopes, incredible views and challenging terrain await skiers hoping to experience the classic New Zealand snow experience at Treble Cone, near the town of Wanaka on New Zealand’s South Island. This expansive ski area offers the best powder in New Zealand and a considerable amount of off trail terrain with 828 meters of vertical drop, run...

Baldwin Street in a suburban part of New Zealand's southern city of Dunedin, is considered the world's steepest residential street. It is located in the suburb of North East Valley, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) northeast of Dunedin's city centre. A short straight street a little under 350 metres (1,150 ft) long, Baldwin Street runs east from the valley of the Lindsay Creek...

The Whanganui National Park is a national park located in the North Island of New Zealand. Established in 1986, it covers an area of 742 km² bordering the Whanganui River. It incorporates areas of Crown land, former state forest and a number of former reserves. The river itself is not part of the park. The Whanganui River is a major river in the North Island of N...

Kahurangi National Park is a national park in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It was gazetted in 1996 and covers 4,520 km². It is the second largest of New Zealand's fourteen national parks. It was formed from what was called the North-west Nelson Forest Park. Kahurangi Point, regarded as the boundary between the West Coast and Tasman Regions, i...