The country of New Zealand has both glaciers and sub-tropical beaches. Unfortunately, like other parts of the world, our glaciers are shrinking. New Zealand is such an amazing country. It’s full of breathtaking beaches that are perfect for swimming and surfing. But, there are also…
New Zealand’s southern alps are located on the south island of this beautiful country. Read some facts about them, including what created them. Before moving to New Zealand I was already enamored with mountains. The southern alps of the south island seemed like an amazing,…
Volcanoes, both active and ancient ones, can be found across New Zealand’s stunning landscape. Here are 5 active New Zealand volcanoes, including one you can ski on. I love New Zealand because the landscape is truly amazing. You can visit beautiful stretches of sand beaches,…
The Kea is a cheeky New Zealand native bird. This special bird is the only alpine parrot in the world and it lives only in NZ (it’s endemic to NZ). New Zealand is an amazing country full of breathtaking landscapes and unique birds. Some of…
Plate tectonics plays a huge role in shaping New Zealand’s landscape. The volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and mountains are all due to plate tectonics. New Zealand’s landscape is stunning. You can see beautiful beaches, hike in big mountains, visit glaciers. and ski on a volcano.…