6 Compelling Reasons to Travel to New Zealand This Year

As vaccinations progress and international travel gradually resumes, now is a great time to dream about your next overseas escape. Here’s visual inspiration to spark your plans: a photographic journey through New Zealand’s remarkable landscapes and experiences.

  • Champagne Pool Rotorua
    The Champagne Pool, near Rotorua and Tarawera, is one of New Zealand’s most striking geothermal features. Its vivid mineral terraces and steaming waters create unforgettable natural scenery.
  • Auckland Harbour Bridge
    Auckland Harbour Bridge spans Waitematā Harbour and is an iconic part of the city skyline. For thrill-seekers, bungy jumping and guided bridge climbs offer unique perspectives of Auckland’s waterfront.
  • Kepler Trek
    The Kepler Track traces beech-forested shorelines around lakes Te Anau and Manapouri. Open seasonally from late spring to autumn, the trail reveals caves, waterfalls and panoramic alpine vistas.
  • Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park
    Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park features towering peaks and expansive glaciers. It’s a gateway for alpine activities, from day walks to more ambitious climbs, plus a range of scenic hiking routes.
  • Christchurch street art
    Christchurch is known for its vibrant street art scene. Murals by local and visiting artists add colour to the city and offer an ever-changing canvas for visitors to explore.
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    Abel Tasman National Park may be small in size, but it’s a coastal jewel—golden beaches, native wildlife and dramatic granite and marble formations make it perfect for kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing.
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