FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK, New Zealand – Several items are essential for exploring the magical Southern Alps mountains that run across New Zealand’s South Island: insect repellent, rain gear and ear ...

New Zealand's natural beauty is unparalleled. From its majestic mountains, lush rainforests, pristine lakes, and beaches, it's a place where Mother Nature truly shows off her best assets. Want to ...

30 years ago, Aotearoa New Zealand’s Department of Conservation came up with an excellent plan to safeguard the country’s unique but fragile ecosystems: establishing a series of Great Walks for hikers ...

The Great Walks are New Zealand’s most popular multi-day hikes, providing unparalleled access to some of the country’s most incredible natural landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage. The 2022-23 ...

Kiwis know how lucky they are. Nearly 11 percent of their country’s total land area is protected in 13 national parks administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC). That’s more than 11,000 ...

"You can have six months in prison or six months at Port Craig." These were the options presented to Southland offenders in the 1920s, and looking around it's easy to figure out which one I'd choose.