Outdoors in New Zealand

Waterfalls in Haast

In New Zealand there are thousands, if not millions, of waterfalls, yet I never get tired of seeing them, as each has its charm, a

Nature Reserves in Wanaka

Arnott Point

This point is at the very edge of the main road between Haast and Wanaka. This rocky point houses a large colony of seals, sea lio

Waterfalls in Selwyn

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall

The Devil's Punchbowl is impressive 135 m high waterfall. It is a 1-hour walk back and forth from the parking lot along a well-mar

Bays in Whangarei

Whangarei Heads

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Whangarei Bay is beautiful with over 100 beaches to visit. Almost impossible to see them all but it's worth a try. You have the Ba

Caves in Waitomo

Black Rafting Waitomo Caves

Black Water Rafting in Te with the Anaroa Cave Cave World company (NZ $ 82.50). They gave us a wet suit and helmet with a light. A

Forests in Waitomo

Kairoua Forest

Between Paihia and Waitomo we decided to visit Kairoua Forest. You can take a short walk here and imagine that the New Zealand for

Viewpoints in Kaikoura

Ohau Point Seal Colony

A few kilometers from Kaikura, on the main road going north, we visit this vantage point, from which we will see plenty of seals.

Bays in Kaikoura

Whales Watching

I had seen whales before in [poi = 68662] Peninsula Valdes [/ poi], Patagonia Argentina ... to be honest, that is probably a bette

Nature Reserves in Rotorua

Orakei Korako

Halfway between Taupo and Rotorua we found this spectacular geothermal park. It's not the most visited in the area, but is among t

Lakes in Haast

Blue Pools

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On the road to Wanaka from the west coast of New Zealand, a few kilometers from Haast Pass, we found these natural pools that are

Viewpoints in Owaka

Slope Point

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South of the Catlins National Park, you can find the southernmost point of the South Island of New Zealand (there is a small islan

Waterfalls in Owaka

Mclean Falls

Inside the park of the Catlins, and after a 30 minute walk from the parking attendant, we found a pair of the most photogenic wate

Waterfalls in Owaka

Niagara Falls

When we got the brochure with the points of interest in the area near Curio Bay, we saw one that had been marked with a smiley fac

Bays in Kaikoura

Halfmoon Bay

If Ohau Points is where the most seals can be seen in New Zealand, a few miles before (leaving Kaikura), you can see a bay where s

Lakes in Mount Cook

Tasman Lake

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Within the Mount Cook National Park, you can see the Tasman Lake with icebergs floating in the water. Getting to the end of the la

Volcanoes in Turangi

Red Crater

This is one of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing mythical scenes, and it is the highest point of the tour. If you're lucky, you will c

Rivers in Taupo

Bungy on the Waikato River

One of the prettiest places to bungy jump is about 47 m above the Waikato River in Taupo in the North Island of New Zealand. It is

Cliffs in Kaikoura

Walkway Peninsula

When in the village of Kaikoura, apart from whale and dolphin, one of the must-do activities is a stroll along the coast. This rou