New Zealand Animal + Water sports pictures

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Hike amid breathtaking mountain scenery, kayak on a glistening lake, try river fishing and go on an exhilarating jet boat ride at this lakeside town.

Excellent bars and restaurants, picturesque walking trails and sandy beaches mean this popular tourist town offers plenty to do.

In this private garden, see butterflies flutter around the owner’s tropical greenhouse and land on your outstretched arms. 

Try some watersports in this idyllic bay in New Zealand’s remote Northland, a perfect stop over on your way to the famous lighthouse on Cape Rēinga.

Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.  

Hike amid breathtaking mountain scenery, kayak on a glistening lake, try river fishing and go on an exhilarating jet boat ride at this lakeside town.

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species.

Nestled beneath a mountainous national park on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka, this resort town offers skiing in winter, water sports in summer and stunning scenery all year.

Hike amid breathtaking mountain scenery, kayak on a glistening lake, try river fishing and go on an exhilarating jet boat ride at this lakeside town.

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

In this private garden, see butterflies flutter around the owner’s tropical greenhouse and land on your outstretched arms. 

In this private garden, see butterflies flutter around the owner’s tropical greenhouse and land on your outstretched arms.