The kiwi is a flightless bird and an iconic symbol of New Zealand. It’s nocturnal and known for its long beak and small size. New Zealanders also refer to themselves as “Kiwis”.

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The Southern Alps are a mountain range stretching across New Zealand’s South Island. The scenery, snow-capped peaks, glaciers and alpine lakes are absolutely incredible.

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The movie set from The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit is located in Waikato. Visitors can explore the hobbit holes, stroll through the Shire and enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon Inn.

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Originally used to intimidate enemies on the battlefield, the haka now serves as a symbol of strength, unity and pride. The New Zealand All Blacks rugby team famously performs the haka before matches.

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Also known as Aoraki, Mount Cook stands at 3,734 meters and is located in Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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This striking volcano cone was used as Mount Doom in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Located in Tongariro National Park, it’s an active volcano and a popular hiking destination.

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Christchurch, on the South Island, is known as ‘The Garden City’ due to its abundance of parks and gardens. The city is also a gateway to nearby adventures like the Banks Peninsula and Arthur’s Pass.

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The nutrient rich waters attract whales and dolphins, as well as seals and penguins on its rocky shores.

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Located at the top of the South Island, Marlborough is New Zealand’s biggest wine region.

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Meaning ‘long white cloud’, it reflects the first Polynesian explorers’ experience of seeing the islands cloud-covered mountains from afar.

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