Explore our different regions
A large territory of almost 2,000 km from North to South, New Zealand is an incredible mosaic of atmospheres and landscapes. The North Island is renowned for its beaches and exceptional coastline, cities, geothermal features and volcanoes. The South Island is famous for displaying untamed wilderness, including mountains and lakes, native forest and turquoise-blue rivers, fjords and glaciers, not to mention a rich endemic wildlife. From the beaches of Coromandel to the glaciers of Mt Cook National Park, to the shores of Great Barrier and Stewart Islands, we invite you to discover these regions, whether you’re attracted by their iconic sites or their hidden treasures.
Great Barrier Island
While living in New Zealand for many years and having accumulated a specific...
Hawke's Bay
Located southeast of the North Island, Hawke’s Bay is primarily known as one...
Manawatu
Manawatu region is unfortunately often forgotten by tourists, and it is not...
Mackenzie
Peter Jackson was right in choosing the Mackenzie region for many scenes of...
Canterbury
Canterbury is the largest region in New Zealand, occupying almost a third of...
Ashburton Lakes and Arthur's Pass
Within the great Canterbury region, we invite you to discover two distinct...
Waikato
Waikato is not the first name that comes to mind when talking about New...
Golden Bay
Land at the end of the world, Golden Bay is one of those regions with...
Wellington
When we think of New Zealand, it's usually the spectacular landscapes,...
Central Otago
A must-see among the must-sees, the Central Otago region is home to two of...
Abel Tasman and Nelson
Abel Tasman National Park is a gorgeous and very attractive region, with its...
Maniototo
This is the story of a region that has gone from being prosperous to...
Taranaki
I have been lucky to visit the Taranaki region several times, and each time...
Coastal Otago
Located along the southeast coast of the South Island, the Coastal Otago is a re
Northland
A vast region encompassing the north of the North Island beyond Auckland,...
Southland
Located in the far south of New Zealand, Southland is home to two distinct...
Marlborough
Situated on the northeast of the South Island, the Marlborough region is an...
West Coast
A sense of guilt invades me as I write these lines thinking of our West...
Fiordland
Occupying the southeast of the South Island, Fiordland is one of the wildest...
Wairarapa
A popular destination among locals but often forgotten by tourists,...
Bay of Plenty
Formerly a land of abundance - hence its name “plenty” - for Maori and...
Auckland
I have lived in Auckland for seven years, and yet the biggest city in NZ has...
Taupo and Tongariro
The TaupÅ region and Tongariro National Park are located in the centre of...
Waitakere
As surprising as it may sound, you will find, only 45 minutes away from...
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