New Zealand Historical pictures

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Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.

Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

This historic mining town is a great day trip from Queenstown, and gives visitors the chance to strike gold.

Murals, religious artifacts, stained-glass windows and special exhibits chronicle Wellington’s past and the historic bond between this city and American Marines. 

Visitors flock to this geothermal site to enjoy its hot springs, mud pools, watersports and fascinating Maori culture.

Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Cruise in style across Lake Wakatipu, on this century-old steamship, which once carried Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Go on a free guided tour of the seat of New Zealand’s power, the beehive-shaped building that houses the New Zealand Parliament\'s Executive wing.

Visit this stunning lighthouse at New Zealand’s northern tip and watch the churning currents where two oceans merge. 

Take a detour off the coastal highway near New Plymouth, enjoy the spectacular scenery and explore a beacon of light that has been shining since the late 1800s.

Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.

Visitors flock to this geothermal site to enjoy its hot springs, mud pools, watersports and fascinating Maori culture.

Admire pretty roses and exquisite sculptures, relax at luxurious spas and discover the region’s remarkable history.

Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.

Larger, less populated and harder to reach than the northern “Main Island,” this area features New Zealand’s longest glacier, its highest mountain and much more.

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle. 

Admire pretty roses and exquisite sculptures, relax at luxurious spas and discover the region’s remarkable history.