Nature / Sustainable Tourism

The first of New Zealand’s ‘Great Rides’ – a national cycle trail project showcasing some of the country’s most spectacular cycling destinations – will open tomorrow (20.11.2010).

New Zealand’s largest off-grid solar power system has been activated on the island of Motutapu in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf – another chapter in the sanctuary’s environmental success story.

Scientists plan to search a lake in New Zealand’s volcanic region for traces of the long lost Pink and White Terraces - famed as the eighth wonder of the world before being buried a volcanic eruption.

A camera has captured a rare close encounter with nature – a spyhopping dolphin in New Zealand waters that has created one tourist’s never-to-be-forgotten travel experience.

Zealandia – the native wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Wellington city that’s home to some of New Zealand’s most endangered species – has won a significant award for responsible tourism.

New Zealand’s Northland region is enjoying the international tourism spotlight having won a series of significant awards for the best coastline, dive spot and luxury lodges in the world.

The sound of New Zealand songbirds will be amplified on some island sanctuaries this summer with a series of musical events that combine concerts with conservation.

An adventure-seeking 23-year-old Irish film-maker, who calls himself ‘The Cycling Reporter’, has arrived in New Zealand as part of his mission to cycle around the world interviewing locals along the way.

New Zealand’s wildlife-rich South Island region of Otago is about to welcome its first wild kiwi for almost 140 years – but not just any kiwi, these are the critically endangered Haast tokoeka.

Cycling or walking a scenic route along the Waikato river is an attractive option for visitors wanting to get to and from the 2010 World Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro.