Rothschild Safaris | New Zealand

Lauded as ‘the adventure capital of the world’, New Zealand is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination. In the winter months, snowcapped mountains soar skywards, a playground for skiers and snowboarders. By summer, coastal trails and national parks unfurl in undulating emerald waves, providing stunning vistas to explore.

Though ‘the Land of the Long White Cloud’ is known for adrenalin-fuelled exploits, New Zealand has a wealth of attractions for every kind of visitor. From the spectacular Bay of Islands in the north to the mountains of Queenstown and waterways of Fiordland National Park in the south, the country is teeming with opportunity.

Comprising two main islands, imaginatively named the north and south islands, there are a further 600 atolls and islets to explore and observe. The north island tends towards warmer climates and a more sub-tropical environment, with more towns and cities to explore. The south island is cooler, but more naturally abundant, lending itself to more hiking and adventuring.

Little more than half the size of California, the beauty of this diversity is that it is all readily accessible within a comparatively short distance and timeframe. From the south’s rugged and dramatic scenery to the deserted coves and beaches of the north, one can enjoy vastly different locations all within a single vacation.

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