It’s almost time to plan ahead and book New Zealand’s Great Walks for the 2019-2020 great walk season. Here are the dates of when you can book your adventures. New Zealand has tons of beautiful and fun places to explore. Some of the best or…
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A tui is one of New Zealand’s most unique looking and sounding birds. These 9 tui facts will teach you about this iconic bird. The forests of New Zealand are filled with unique plants and animals. On the south island you can wander through magnificent…
These common New Zealand insects can be found in all parts of this island country. The insects of New Zealand include a lot more than just wetas and glowworms. The insects of this country are as unique and special as the birds, trees, reptiles, and…
There are 5 Kiwi species living in the country of New Zealand. Here is some info about the 5 different species of this endemic bird. The islands of New Zealand are home to a lot of unique plants and animals. About 70% of the plants…
A manuka tree and kanuka tree look very similar. Here are 3 tips to tell apart these native New Zealand trees, including the leaves, flowers, and height. In my wanderings around New Zealand I’ve often come across a patch of short trees. I’ve come across…
These 5 threatened species of New Zealand are good examples of the unique wildlife that is at risk of going extinct. Learn about the lesser short tailed bat, weta, hihi, and others. New Zealand is full of unique and special plants and animals. About 70%…
There are 11 deciduous native New Zealand trees that lose all of their leaves in the autumn. Here are 3 examples of native trees that lose all their leaves. Originally I’m from the USA and the autumn or fall was always a great time of…
New Zealand’s threatened species list is very long. Thousands of the unique plants and animals of this island country are at risk of becoming extinct. Similar to many islands throughout the world, such as the Galapagos and Madagascar, New Zealand has a high percent of…
New Zealand’s biodiversity makes it one of the most unique places in the world. About 70% of the native species in New Zealand are found nowhere else on earth! The land that became the present islands of New Zealand broke away from the ancient land…
The Brush Tailed possum has become one of the worst pests in New Zealand. Here are 6 possum facts, including how and when it came to NZ. The flora and fauna of New Zealand is incredibly unique. In fact, about 70% of the plants and…