Nature / Sustainable Tourism

Rare and endangered New Zealand birds - including takahe, kiwi and kaka - are among the first introduced inhabitants of the new Maungatautari Ecological Island.

Keen on whale watching and seal spotting? There’s no better time than winter and New Zealand’s extensive coast offers endless opportunities.

It’s the buzz word of the New Zealand tourism industry but what is kaitiakitanga? If you don’t know then tread carefully because it could hold the key to the future of the world.

Ask most people what a ‘fairy tern’ is and you’re likely to get an answer that relates to the latest moves on the TV hit ‘Dancing with the Stars’.

Visitors to the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand’s South Island may think they’re part of a modern trend with its eco friendly approach, but practicing sustainability is nothing new around here.

Kapiti Island is home to an internationally famed nature reserve protecting some of the world’s rarest and most endangered birds.

Taiaroa Head on the tip of the Otago Peninsula on the South Island is the only mainland breeding colony for any albatross species found in the southern hemisphere.

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.

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.