Where to Go Stargazing in New Zealand
Have you ever seen the Milky Way‘s satellite galaxies or the Southern Cross? Or seen a sky so clear that you can watch a satellite move through the sky amon
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Natural Attractions
Bubbling Mud, Mysterious Forests, Colourful Lakes, Hot Pools… It’s All Here Within Reach of Rotorua!
Let’s say it: Rotorua rocks! The place is a buzzing epicentre for travellers. Whe
Rotorua’s Free Natural Hot Springs
The intense geothermal activity in Rotorua means there is no lack of thermal pools. The natural hot springs merge with cold streams or rivers making the ideal
Which Geothermal Park to Choose in Rotorua (and New Zealand)?
New Zealand is a hotbed for geothermal activity. Although hot springs can be found all over the country, the region between Rotorua and Ta
Where to See Kauri in Northland
New Zealand is famous for its wealth of lush native forest which covers about 26% of New Zealand. However, some of the most mesmerising forests can be found in the Nort
A Guide to Dark Sky Reserves in New Zealand
When you read or hear about New Zealand having a “Dark Sky Reserve” why should you care? Well, dark skies at night make for exceptional stargazi
Who Doesn’t Like a Good Waterfall?
We don’t know why, but rapids and water falling from a height make us humans rather thrilled! With that in mind, we devised this list of some of the most
What’s That Sound?
It’s the sound of your mind-blowing as you just feast your eyes on a majestic New Zealand lake. That might sound like a bit of an overkill, but you’ll definitely u
The Best Times and Places to See the Milky Way in New Zealand
One of the most prominent features seen on a clear night in New Zealand is the Milky Way. The band of light that stretches across the sky
Rare Things in New Zealand That Are Disappearing
Everyone has a snippet of time in the universe. There are things that you can experience now that might be different or totally disappeared even within
Where to See Kauri in New Zealand
As New Zealand’s largest species of tree, the largest one reaching 51.5m (169ft) with a circumference of 13.2m (45.3ft), kauri are pretty darn impressive to see
What are the Most Scenic Lakes on the North Island?
Plan a New Zealand road trip with stunning scenery in mind with this list of the most beautiful lakes on the North Island. Of course, choosing the m