The top of the South Island of New Zealand is a magical place filled with sunshine, sparkling waters, golden-sand beaches, emerald-colored native bush, and rolling vineyards. Consisting of the
We love sharing details about lesser-known parts of our homeland, beautiful New Zealand. There is so much to see and experience! Here's what you could get up to on the spectacular West Coast of the So
New Zealand has something for everyone, and is the perfect place to invigorate your heart and mind, to reconnect with your family, your friends (old buddies, and forging new connections), in the most
Ready to explore New Zealand's iconic trails? To showcase the country's most stunning landscapes and make outdoor adventures accessible to all, the Great Walks program was initiated in 1993. These tra
The longest continuous bike ride in New Zealand, the Alps to Ocean trail, showcases Mother Nature at her finest. Where else in the world can you bike from beneath the country's tallest mountain, along
The West Coast of New Zealand's South Island is a highlight for many, tourists and locals alike. Lush rainforests, dramatic glaciers, endless beaches and endless possibilities for hiking, biking, kaya
The Paparoa Track crosses 55km of the Paparoa National Park, from Blackball to Punakaiki. The Paparoa Track, along with the Pike 29 Memorial Track is built to remember 29 miners who lost their lives i
<p><img title="Active Adventures New Zealand E-Guide" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/activeadventures/image/upload/a4ikhtdhcbrbseqo5olu?_a=DATAg1AAZAA0" alt="Active Adventures New Zealand E-Guide"><img title="E guide" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/activeadventures/image/upload/bcynhhnswuezyyonnrdg?_a=DATAg1AAZAA0" alt="E guide">North Islands vs the South Island of New Zealand and how to pick</p>
You and some mates have 4 (5 at a stretch) days up your sleeve. Over a couple of pints of beer you decide that it's time to get serious about your New Zealand hiking trip – maps are strewn across the
Punakaiki is best known for its Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. It is also the centre for Paparoa National Park, which features 30,000 hectares of varied landscape from mountain tops, rainforest and rugg
The view from Okarito Lagoon cannot be surpassed by any other landscape on the globe" so wrote Julius von Haast in 1869, an early explorer. The lagoon remains today in its natural state. It is surroun
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