Essential Etiquette for Freedom Camping in a Self-Contained Vehicle
The number of 'freedom campers' in New Zealand is rising, with the number of international visitors who explore the country this way almost tripling since 2013.
Itineraries
New Zealand might be a small country but it has developed a big name as a popular international tourist destination. With good driving roads, top tourist spots easily accessible and an ever-changing display of breath-taking scenery.
Heli-Skiing Locations
Heli-skiing and heli-boarding are New Zealand's ultimate adrenalin-rush in the mountains. The Southern Alps offers countless virgin snow slopes and glaciers, which can only be accessed by helicopter or ski plane. Gliding effortlessly down untouched powder slopes.
Touring Guide
New Zealand's Information Network has compiled four sample itineraries to assist you with your travel plans. These itineraries will normally take between 5 - 10 days to complete.
Surfing Locations
Take off on a swinging ‘surfari’ Downunder, and discover New Zealand - one of the world’s exciting surfing destinations. The New Zealand Information Network has compiled this guide to New Zealand’s best surf breaks to help you enjoy our surfing playground to the max.
Fishing Guide
This anglers guide to New Zealand's Lakes and Rivers has been compiled by the New Zealand Information Network. New Zealand is a fisherman’s paradise boasting rivers and lakes that supply an array of fresh fish unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.
Bungy Jumping
Welcome to the world’s great outdoor adventure playground, New Zealand - otherwise known as ‘Bungyland’. The New Zealand's Information Network has prepared this guide for travellers and adventure seekers to help in locating our awesome bungy jump sites.
Free & Low Cost Activities
New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes, clean environment and easy-going lifestyle, make it one of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations. The country is renowned for its ‘extreme’ adventures in dramatic settings such as mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, fiords, caves and raging rivers.
Freshwater Fisheries
New Zealand is a freshwater angler’s dream location. Our trout and salmon fisheries are rated among the best in the world. Every year thousands of Kiwis and overseas visitors experience the wonderful angling opportunities afforded by our pristine lakes, rivers and streams.
Scenic Highlights
New Zealand's green and friendly isles, situated in the vast South Pacific Ocean, are ranked among the world's most popular holiday destinations.
Diving Locations
New Zealand’s coastal waters offer some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. The New Zealand Information Network has compiled this summary of the top diving and snorkelling locations to assist visitors with their holiday plans.
Hunting Regions
Do you enjoy the thrill of the chase - the excitement of stalking big game animals? New Zealand is renowned as a hunter’s paradise where some of the best prize trophies in the world can be taken.
National Parks
This guide to National Parks compiled by New Zealand’s Information Network as a means of introducing you to our top natural attractions. We will provide an overview of the character, striking features and wildlife of each park, and will outline the major walking and tramping tracks.
New Zealand Forest Parks
This guide to New Zealand Forest Parks has been compiled by the New Zealand Information Network to assist outdoor enthusiasts. New Zealand’s 20 Forest Parks preserve much of the ancient beauty and grandeur of our native forests.
Cape Raoult (06)
The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's walking opportunities. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical challenge a seaside ramble or a mountain vista a long day's outing or a short wander, Great Short Walks has plenty for you. The walks are located throughout Tasmania and can generally be accessed from major roads and include a range of environments.
Goblin Forest Walk, Blue Tier (48)
The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's walking opportunities. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical challenge a seaside ramble or a mountain vista a long day's outing or a short wander, Great Short Walks has plenty for you. The walks are located throughout Tasmania and can generally be accessed from major roads and include a range of environments.
Wine Regions
New Zealand's Information Network has provided this summary of the main wine growing regions and local vineyard trails as a guide for the visiting wine enthusiast. For a small country on the Pacific Rim, New Zealand is having a remarkable impact on the world wine scene. Missionaries planted our first vines as early as 1819, but only in the last two decades have we seen this country
Bivouac Bay (04)
The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's walking opportunities. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical challenge a seaside ramble or a mountain vista a long day's outing or a short wander, Great Short Walks has plenty for you. The walks are located throughout Tasmania and can generally be accessed from major roads and include a range of environments.
Wineglass Bay Lookout (55)
The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's walking opportunities. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical challenge a seaside ramble or a mountain vista a long day's outing or a short wander, Great Short Walks has plenty for you. The walks are located throughout Tasmania and can generally be accessed from major roads and include a range of environments.
Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach Circuit (56)
The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's walking opportunities. Whether you want a gentle stroll or a physical challenge a seaside ramble or a mountain vista a long day's outing or a short wander, Great Short Walks has plenty for you. The walks are located throughout Tasmania and can generally be accessed from major roads and include a range of environments.