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
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Environment
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
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
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
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
New Zealand Birds to Watch Out For
In a land that has allowed them to evolve away from land predators, the New Zealand birds are fascinating creatures. They are a bird twitcher’s dream and are l
See Sea Lions, Penguins and Dolphins in The Catlins.
The Catlins is a nature-lovers’ paradise. This spectacular stretch of coastline along the southeast of the South Island is home endangered ma
Interesting Birds You Might See in New Zealand
After reading our 10 New Zealand Birds That You’re Likely to See, you might be interested in some rarer birds to look out for during your travels i