This remote Northland beach on the scenic Karikari peninsula has clear, calm waters and soft white sand. When you've had enough sun, it's less than a 10-minute drive to New Zealand's northernmost ...

Step aside, golden beaches – now we have stretches of sand glimmering with real pieces of gold. Scientists have captured the ...

Photograph by Krista Rossow Easily accessible from Queenstown, New Zealand’s self-proclaimed “Adventure Capital,” the Routeburn has the scenery ... sandy beaches, rugged native forest ...

When it comes to breathtaking scenery, there is simply nowhere ... Karekare and Piha beaches New Zealand has more than its fair share of spectacular beaches. Each is different to the other ...

New Zealand is a masterpiece of nature, packed with unreal scenery and adventure at every ... Wander through the golden beaches of Abel Tasman, explore the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro ...

The best time to visit the South Island of New ... scenery. For skiing and snowboarding, the snow season usually lasts from mid- to late June to October. While average winter temperatures in New ...

from scenic forest hikes to seashore meanders. Mount Maunganui: This narrow peninsula at the mouth of Tauranga Harbour (known by locals as “The Mount”) is one long sandbar and a beach lover ...

It just so happens that on some of New Zealand’s South Island beaches, there are many minerals to be found littered among the "black sand," as it’s known colloquially. These tiny flecks are ...