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Located on an empty stretch of the North Island’s west coast, the tiny town of Raglan is the epicenter of surfing culture in New Zealand. A can’t-miss wave is at nearby Manu Bay (aka The Point), renowned for being the world's...

With over 15,000 kilometers of coastline, you would be hard-pressed to find better surfing and fewer crowds anywhere in the world. New Zealand gets swells and weather patterns from all directions...

Choose an adventure activity and New Zealand likely has world-class terrain to match. From Milford Sound at the bottom of the South Island to Ninety Mile Beach at the top of the North Island...

The Milford Track is New Zealand’s most famous hike and considered to be among the best in the world. What makes it so extraordinary? The trail offers the fullest array of awe-inspiring...

Of the three Great Walks in Fiordland, the Milford and Routeburn Tracks are the most celebrated but the Kepler Track actually may win on scenery. At the very least, the Kepler’s alpine section from the Luxmore Hut to Iris Burns cannot be topped...

The Routeburn Track is the shortest of New Zealand’s Great Walks but it's a powerhouse. The trail traverses both Fiordland National Park and Mt. Aspiring National Park through old-growth rainforest, past tumbling waterfalls, across tussock...

The Abel Tasman Coast Track—one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks—is perhaps the best easily accessible trail...

There is a strong argument that Mueller Hut is the best public cabin in New Zealand. Perched at an elevation of 1,800 meters with 360-degree views of Mt. Cook and the surrounding peaks, the alpine scenery...

Many visitors to Fox Glacier pay for a guided walk on the ice, but there also are a number of free hiking trails that lead to excellent viewpoints. All of the trails listed below are within close proximity to the Fox Glacier...

For those interested in exploring Milford Sound via kayak, a range of kayaking trips are available and no prior experience is required. Here are important things to know before you hit the water...