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20 May 2010 

40 Stunning Photos of New Zealand 

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Posted by: The Mighty Fellas,

Castro goes Kiwi - give Dan Castro suggestions on where to go in his Backpacker van

One of the most breathtaking countries in the world, the intrepid traveller will find the north and

south islands of New Zealand offer unparalleled natural beauty, high adventure, and exceptional quality food and wine. (If you don't believe us check out some of the photos below.)

With stunning, rugged mountains and excellent ski fields, ancient forests, huge waterfalls, glaciers, magical pristine beaches and an abundance of unique wildlife New Zealand has an unmatchable magic.

Approximately 2000km southeast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean, for the size of the country, the diversity of landscape is astounding. With it’s whales, dolphins, seals, a multitude of many and varied species of birds, soaring sand and limestone cliffs, and incredible vistas, it’s no wonder New Zealand was chosen as the back drop for modern-day movie epic The Lord of The Rings.

Bush walking (“tramping”) is a highlight of any New Zealand holiday experience, taking visitors deep into protected parks to catch a glimpse of the Earth as she was before humans made their mark. It’s no wonder the fern is the national symbol of New Zealand – you’ll find walls of dripping ferns along many walking tracks, like a flash back to prehistoric times.

You cannot get a bad sunset in New Zealand, and with mountain ranges framing almost every photo, even a drive down the highway becomes a memorable scenic adventure.

Kiwi’s are notorious thrill-seekers, so on a trip to New Zealand you’ll have any number of opportunities to try crazy, adrenalin-filled action sports including bungy jumping, jet boating, kayaking, or even ice picking up a glacier, to name just a few.

New Zealand may look small on a map but this amazing, unspoiled island country on the edge of the world has so much to offer you’ll need to allow plenty of time to get a taste of it.

Bush, beach, mountains, rivers, the scale and majesty of this place will blow you away.

It’s no wonder the “I Love New Zealand” t-shirt is a best seller. There’s magic here that sinks in through your skin and touches the heart and soul.


Abel Tasman National Park

Fox Glacier

Tongariro Crossing

Wellington from Mount Victoria

Rotorua

Motuarohia Island, Bay of Islands

Auckland City

Raglan

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves with Glow worms

Queenstown in Winter

Queenstown Winter Sunrise over the mountains

Queenstown Jet boat in the Shotover River

Huka Falls, Waikato River, Taupo

Pohutukawa's on Rangitoto Island

Mount Taranaki

New Zealand Koru (Silver Fern) Unfurling

New Zealand Koru (Silver Fern) Unfurling

Lake Matheson, Mt Cook

Coromandel

Piha Beach

Surfers on Piha Beach

Sunset over Piha Beach

Sutherland Falls, Milford Track

Milford Sound, Mitre Peak

Okahu Bay, Auckland

Llama's on a hill above Lake Wakatipu

New Zealand Rainforest

Humboldt Mountains, Southern Alps, South Island

Kaikoura

Lake Sumner, Canterbury

The Iconic New Zealand Sheep

Ducks at Lake Wanaka

New Zealand Cattle

Mount Ruapehu

Mount Ruapehu Pinnacles Ridge

Maori Warrior

Rakaia Gorge

Kiwi, NZ Flightless Bird

Wharariki Beach, Golden Bay

Arthur's Pass

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