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Janie Robinson - Cape Kidnappers Dramatic Coastline, New Zealand

Cuddling on Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

The craggy Cape Kidnappers Peninsula looms over the golden sands at Ocean Beach, popular with surfers and families who must have to watch for both soaring birds and wayward golf balls. While birdies and eagles are synonymous with the game of golf, only on New Zealand’s iconic Cape Kidnappers will you find rare birds and […]

Tiger at London Zoo, London, England, UK (United Kingdom)

Zoos Around the World

There are, according to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, over 10,000 zoos around the world, so while travelling, the opportunities to visit one are innumerable. Whether as an adult or a child, most people love zoos. But first, what is the definition of a zoo? I quote from one source, “An establishment that maintains […]

Milford Sound, Fiordland national park, South Island, New Zealand

Fiordland National Park – A New Zealand Vacation Wonderland

As you’ll discover, on your New Zealand vacation, the scope of natural beauty and wildlife offered is magnificent. It can be seen just about everywhere. Located in the southwest corner of the South Island, just 2 hours by road from Queenstown or Invercargill, lies New Zealand’s largest national park, Fiordland National Park. Established in 1952, […]

Unique Places for Wildlife Spotting on Your New Zealand Vacation

Travel to the “Land of the Long White Cloud’ to see the world’s largest gannet colony, the only mainland albatross breeding colony on the planet, and the world’s smallest penguin. A New Zealand vacation is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts. The country’s diverse landscapes and isolation from the rest of the world has […]

Ecotourism Destinations: New Zealand

Tourism is a major foreign revenue earner for New Zealand. However, this country in the South Pacific has an extremely fragile natural environment. Certainly some of the attractions of a visit include adventure activities such as rafting, kayaking, bungee jumping, and skiing. Nevertheless, what is unique to New Zealand is its national parks, forest areas, […]

Coastal View, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand

The Natural Beauty of Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand

Your New Zealand vacation starts the moment you board your Air New Zealand flight, which provides an enjoyable, comfortable journey, along with award-winning service. If you are heading to the South Island in New Zealand, and especially if you are arriving by ferry from the North Island, the Abel Tasman National Park is a great […]