Nature / Sustainable Tourism

Half a world away from each other, New Zealand and France have more than rugby in common.

Carbon footprints and environmental sustainability have been big news in recent months, yet two hotels in Rotorua have been using a clean and environmentally sustainable source of energy for years.

Found on a wild section of Taranaki coastline, Parininihi is one of New Zealand’s newest marine reserves.

Swimming amongst wild seals is an exciting experience for visitors to Tonga Island Marine Reserve.

A school holiday fossil hunt has unearthed New Zealand's most complete penguin fossil in the Kawhia Harbour, an area renowned for its fossil finding potential.

In the heart of the King Country (Te Rohe Potae) and nestled in the greater Waikato region of the Central North Island, visitors will find a wealth of natural wonders, many of which lie underground amidst hundreds of caves.

Footprints Waipoua and Whale Watch Kaikoura feature in Lonely Planet's eco-tourism guidebook Code Green.

Claude Stratford is a living testament to the health benefits and the unique natural resources of the honeybee.

Spring in New Zealand is a season of colour, new life, new harvests of food and wine and exciting arts and cultural events.

New Zealanders have always been proud of their hands-on attitude and willingness to help out.