For such a small country, New Zealand’s territorial boundaries stretch a long way and cover an extensive range of climates and terrain. To the north the balmy tropical atolls of Tokelau could not be more different to the barren, windswept and bird-laden Sub-Antarctic Islands to the south. The Kermadecs are still scarred by the active [...]
Due south of Invercargill, Stewart Island’s Maori name is Rakiura (Glowing Skies) – catch a glimpse of a spectacular blood-red sunset or the aurora australis and you’ll quickly know why. NZ’s third-largest island features unspoilt wilderness and is a haven for a symphony of birdsong. Rakiura National Park protects 85% of the island, making it [...]
Named Rekohu (Misty Sun) by the Moriori, the Chathams are found in the South Pacific Ocean, 850km due east of Christchurch. This remote group of 10 islands lays claim to the first human habitation over the international dateline. Apart from the 50 or so people on Pitt Island, only Chatham Island is significantly populated.
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