Latest fromTNZ - Nature and wildlife
![Every reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 hit list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Every reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 hit list
Remote, wild and utterly fascinating, it pays to make the most of the Chatham Islands.
![Greymouth resident Jase Blair reveals the West Coast's best bits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Greymouth resident Jase Blair reveals the West Coast's best bits
Local recommendations are the best recommendations when visiting the West Coast.
![On and off the mountain: weekend adventures exploring Mt Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
On and off the mountain: weekend adventures exploring Mt Taranaki
Need a weekend break? There's an adventure to be had up, down and all around Mt Taranaki.
![Sail to Motuara Island for birds, dolphins and a history lesson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sail to Motuara Island for birds, dolphins and a history lesson
The Marlborough Sounds' Motuara Island is paradise for history buffs and nature lovers.
![Seven days in Stewart Island, where Great Walks are just the beginning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Seven days in Stewart Island, where Great Walks are just the beginning
Adventures are had every minute of every hour when you spend seven days on Stewart Island.
![Enjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in Westport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Enjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in Westport
On the notorious West Coast, the name Cape Foulwind shouldn't raise any eyebrows.
![NZ can turn the most walk-averse individuals into hardened trampers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NZ can turn the most walk-averse individuals into hardened trampers
Mark Pickering describes his first tramp in NZ, having newly arrived from England.
![Time and tide: Exploring Abel Tasman, three ways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Time and tide: Exploring Abel Tasman, three ways
Whether you're roughing it or looking for luxury, Abel Tasman National Park will deliver.
![From the sky to the sea, experience Marlborough from every angle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
From the sky to the sea, experience Marlborough from every angle
There is a myriad of ways to see Marlborough and we bet you don't know of them all.
![Predator-free Rotoroa Island gains four kiwi chicks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Predator-free Rotoroa Island gains four kiwi chicks
The birds join a kiwi Kōhanga for the birds on the island.
![Motu that time forgot: Predator-free island adventures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Motu that time forgot: Predator-free island adventures
New Zealand sounded a lot different before humans arrived.
![Plan ahead for escapism and adventure on NZ's most popular islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Plan ahead for escapism and adventure on NZ's most popular islands
These well-known NZ islands hide a lot of lesser-known things to see, do and experience.
![Sweat and Reset: 11 ways to unwind after exertion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sweat and Reset: 11 ways to unwind after exertion
Big adventures deserve big rewards: indulgent recovery for hikers and bikers across NZ.
![Sunset kayak tours, luxury cruises, island adventures - NZ's best boat trips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sunset kayak tours, luxury cruises, island adventures - NZ's best boat trips
13 of the country's best boat trips that let you set foot on islands far and wide.
![Five steps to planning the perfect hike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Five steps to planning the perfect hike
Labour Weekend is the unofficial start of the tramping season.
![The best natural hot springs for self-care and solo travellers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
The best natural hot springs for self-care and solo travellers
There's an element of the fairytale about Maruia Hot Springs, perfect for solo soaking.
![To the island: NZ's best off-the-beaten track motu for overnight adventures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
To the island: NZ's best off-the-beaten track motu for overnight adventures
There are many options for island stays, from campgrounds to huts to luxury accommodation.
![Prepare to be blown away by the two-day Kaikōura Coast Track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Prepare to be blown away by the two-day Kaikōura Coast Track
The Kaikoura Coast Track is a two-day private NZ walk that's guaranteed to impress.
![Three days, one campervan and a wild Wairarapa ride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Three days, one campervan and a wild Wairarapa ride
Jump in the campervan and enjoy Wairarapa's raw, rugged beauty on a three-day road trip.
![Back-country huts: The best of great ports in a storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Back-country huts: The best of great ports in a storm
In their new book three Kiwi authors profile New Zealand's best backcountry huts.
![NZ's Hottest DoC Campsites of 2021](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NZ's Hottest DoC Campsites of 2021
Booked the summer campsite yet? You better get in quick if you want one of NZ's top spots.
![Nature's calling: 5 great post-lockdown spring walks from Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Nature's calling: 5 great post-lockdown spring walks from Auckland
Short nature walks to tempt the family outdoors this spring, whatever the weather.
![Routeburn: Geoff Chapple endures a passage of sheer joy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Routeburn: Geoff Chapple endures a passage of sheer joy
Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple lives the dream on the Routeburn Track.
![Hotel review: The West Coast retreat with a rainforest on your doorstep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Hotel review: The West Coast retreat with a rainforest on your doorstep
Eco-friendly Rainforest retreat in Franz Josef Village offers something for everyone.
!['Once in a lifetime' Curio Bay photo in World Ocean Photographer 2021](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Once in a lifetime' Curio Bay photo in World Ocean Photographer 2021
Award images of surgical waste and rare animals are a health check on our oceans.
![Conservation Week: Where to reconnect with nature and yourself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Conservation Week: Where to reconnect with nature and yourself
Take a moment to breathe in nature this Conservation Week/Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa.
![Time outdoors increases mental resilience, DoC report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Time outdoors increases mental resilience, DoC report
New report highlights inequalities in Kiwis' access to the outdoors during adversity.
![First spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
First spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowers
Hope was born at 8.20am, hours after the South Island lowered Covid Alert levels.