Nieuw-Zeeland

Land · Oceanië

Inwonertal 5.307.800

Oppervlakte 267.529 km²

Tijdzone Pacific/Auckland

Officiële website newzealand.govt.nz

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New Zealand Essentials

Explore New Zealand’s diverse landscapes, from the limestone formations and blowholes of Pancake Rocks to the geothermal sands of Hot Water Beach. This selection features iconic film locations like the Hobbiton Movie Set, glacial highlights including Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier, and the high-altitude viewpoints of Roys Peak. Coastal landmarks include the Te Paki sand dunes, Ninety Mile Beach, and the distinctive arched rock at Cathedral Cove.

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Hidden Gems of New Zealand

New Zealand’s landscape features unique geological and cultural sites beyond the major cities. This collection includes the limestone layers of Pancake Rocks, the geothermal springs of Hot Water Beach, and the massive Te Paki sand dunes. Coastal highlights range from the white stone arch of Cathedral Cove to Slope Point, the South Island's southernmost tip. Cultural stops include the mosaic-filled gardens of The Giant's House and the extensive Maori and colonial artifacts at Okains Bay.

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Steve & Jem Copley / CC BY-SA 2.0

Iconic Beaches & Bays

New Zealand’s coastline spans diverse geological formations, from the volcanic peninsulas of the South Island to the geothermal sands of the Coromandel. This collection includes the limestone arches of Cathedral Cove and the massive sand dunes of Wharariki Beach. Visitors can explore the 26-kilometer Farewell Spit, the westernmost point of the North Island at Cape Maria van Diemen, and the black sand surfing beaches of Muriwai and Bethells. The list also features the unique waituna lagoon of Lake Ellesmere and the remote, rugged shores of Bruce Bay on the Tasman Sea.

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Natural Parks & Reserves

New Zealand's natural landscapes range from the coastal Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve on the Coromandel Peninsula to the rugged limestone karst of Paparoa National Park. This selection features the ancient rainforests of the Waitakere Ranges, the extensive river systems and remote wilderness of Whanganui National Park, and the dense podocarp forests of the Catlins. These protected areas preserve unique geological features, such as the Punakaiki pancake rocks, and provide sanctuary for native flora and fauna across both the North and South Islands.

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Spectacular New Zealand Viewpoints

This collection spans New Zealand’s diverse topography, from the layered limestone formations of Pancake Rocks on the West Coast to the southernmost tip of the South Island at Slope Point. It features high-altitude perspectives like Roys Peak overlooking Lake Wānaka, the Christchurch Gondola’s views of the Canterbury Plains, and coastal landmarks including the Nugget Point and Cape Egmont lighthouses. Glacial landscapes are visible from Lake Matheson’s Reflection Island and specialized lookouts near Fox Glacier.

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Skyfirex / CC BY-SA 3.0

Stunning Waterfalls

This selection of New Zealand waterfalls features iconic natural landmarks across both islands. Highlights include the 131-meter Devils Punchbowl Falls in Arthur's Pass and the 55-meter plunge of Wairēinga/Bridal Veil Falls near Raglan. The list also covers accessible sites like the 26-meter curtain of Whangārei Falls and the Waiau Falls on the Coromandel Peninsula. These geological features showcase various formations, from high-altitude plunges in the Southern Alps to forest-surrounded cascades in the North Island.

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