Keep New Zealand’s Lakes and Rivers Clean when Travelling
3,820 lakes are scattered across New Zealand, many of which are simply mind-blowing. Understandably, locals, tourists and backpackers do
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Quick Facts About the Glowworms in New Zealand
One of the most fascinating and magical wildlife to see in New Zealand is the glowworm. Arachnocampa luminosa, more commonly known as glowworms, decorate
Are Earthquakes Dangerous in New Zealand?
New Zealand is famous for its jaw-dropping mountains that still continue to rise today thanks to the deformation of the Australian and Pacific plates. With th
Releasing a Kiwi Bird into the Wild
Seeing a kiwi bird is something on many visitors’ New Zealand bucket list. So it’s great to know that we can help with the conservation of kiwis for tra
What is Maui’s Dolphin?
Like the kiwi bird is a national icon of the land, the Maui’s dolphin is a national icon of the sea. Maui’s dolphins are only found on the west coast of the N
How to Be Environmentally-Friendly When Travelling in New Zealand
New Zealand is environment-conscious. As a nuclear-free country, New Zealand is aiming to use 100% renewable energy by 2050. The least
The Rarest Marine Mammal Sightings in New Zealand
It’s no secret that New Zealand’s waters are teeming with life with top whale watching locations like Kaikoura in the South Island and awe
Simple Ways to Save the Sea
Whether you like dipping into it or not, the ocean is an essential part of life on Earth. There are somewhere between 500,000 and 5,000,000 marine species living in the oce
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in New Zealand
Throughout the pages of any glossy New Zealand brochure or even on this website itself you will often see parts of New Zealand described as a “World He
Watching Penguins in New Zealand
Penguins are some of the most exciting wildlife to observe in New Zealand. There are around six different species of penguins in New Zealand, with the most common bein