New Zealand

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One of the last land masses to be inhabited by humans, New Zealand still remains relatively thinly populated. A former British colony, New Zealand also identifies strongly with its indigenous Maori population, which now makes up approximately 15% of the population.

Known for its diverse natural features, New Zealand’s climate ranges from sub-tropical on the North Island, where you can sample the country’s famous wines in Wellington, to temperate on the South Island, home of some of the best walking tracks on the planet.

For ground-level inspiration for your next trip to New Zealand, browse the compilation of articles and photo essays below. Here, you can learn about Zorbing in Rotorua, what it means when a stranger tells you that “Bob’s your uncle,” and why you should skip skydiving in Auckland.

What NOT to do →

Matador's expert on New Zealand lays out the avoidable attractions in the country's...

Sports + Adventure →

Turner Wright has some suggestions for how to get crazy in New Zealand.

Extreme Sports →

6 amateur and professional videos of sky diving and bungee jumping shot in New Zealand.

Galleries →

Photography that makes me want to pack some camping gear and get lost.

Trekking + Exploring →

Olivia Dwyer has chiller alternatives to the six Great Walks on the island.

Trekking + Exploring →

BackpackingMatt gives us the low down on enjoying New Zealand's Franz Josef glacier on a...

Photo Essay →

Matador intern Eileen Smith recently returned from a cycle tour of New Zealand's South...

Cycling →

Eileen Smith goes for a spin on a two-wheeled dinosaur.

 

Beautiful footage taken throughout New Zealand displaying a multitude of landscapes.

Parks + Wilderness →

Nomadic Matt takes us on a 24 km hike over the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand, a...

Dance →

Expat Marie Szamborski sets the record straight about the haka, a traditional dance of...

Language Learning →

"Bob's your uncle" and other essential words, tips, and phrases.

Activism + Politics →

NGOs and non-profits perform vital services for communities before, during, and after...

World Events →

Marie Szamborski in New Zealand outlines the situation in Christchurch in the aftermath...

Photo Essay →

Here’s some weekend wanderlust inspiration for you. Get out and explore.

Snow →

Seattle photographer Chase Jarvis shoots some amazing free ski tricksters in New Zealand.

 

Although Szechuan hotpot may not be the thing that first comes to mind when you think of...

 

Trips co-editor Hal Amen wants to know: How are you going to spend your Southern...

Culture + Religion →

Some recent events have lowered Iceland's peaceful ranking. New Zealand is there to slip...

 

To introduce our latest destination expert, we have to take you way, way down under.

 

The country above Auckland is a place that isn't highlighted by most guidebooks:...

Travel and Adventure Jobs →

There are hundreds of vineyards and organic wineries in New Zealand and most are on the...