the southernmost part of New Zealand’s South Island is so pristine it’s a toss-up who feels most surprised in meeting, you or the wildlife. During an eight-day drive along the 380-mile ...

And the actual reality of gently hiking between wineries brings a depth to South Island travel that ... Queenstown): New Zealand’s natural beauty isn’t limited to its wilderness areas.

New Zealand’s southwest corner is where the roads run out — leaving some 4,500sq miles of forest, fjords and jagged mountain chains that make up the country’s largest area of wilderness.

Already famed for its dramatic landscapes and spirit of adventure, New Zealand has added another world-class destination to its map: the Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary. Spanning nearly 50,000 ...