New Zealand is one of the worlds most beautiful countries with glacial mountains fast flowing rivers deep clear lakes hissing geysers and boiling mud.

There are also abundant native forests, long deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi, endemic to its shores.

New Zealand isn’t all caves glaciers and geysers though its natural marvels are epic in scope and you’d be mad not to sample at least some of them. On your way between albatross colonies and fiords check out the pleasures of its cities which combine big town cool with small town charm.