For many people around the world New Zealand sounds like this mysterious land, full of spectacular natural wonders and Kiwis, which can refer to the fruit, the bird, and the people. Part of that comes, of course, from the fact that it was the set of the iconic Lord Of The Rings series, but anyone who’s ever stepped foot in the country knows that it’s way more than that.
If you haven’t had the chance to explore New Zealand yourself, you might have to do with browsing stuff online; but, since you’re already here, at least you won’t have to look too far.
Today we want to show you some things that make New Zealand special, covering everything from beautiful nature, to wonderful people, and equally as wonderful fauna, so if you’re curious to see what life there is like, wait no longer and scroll down to find some posts that sum it up best on the list below.
#1 Think About Your Neighbour Before You Vote. Good Luck To All
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#2 Making Its Breed World Debut In New Zealand, Dubbed “The World's Cutest Sheep”
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#3 The Wings Of A Kea Parrot In New Zealand
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According to the Tourism New Zealand website, New Zealand is a country with a history of Māori, European, Pacific Island, and Asian immigration, which is now home to roughly five million people.
Out of the aforementioned, Māori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, having made their way from Hawaiki in canoes roughly 1,000 years ago.
#4 New Zealand's 1news Prime-Time Anchor Oriini Kaipara Wears A Traditional Face Tattoo For Māori Women
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#5 New Zealand
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The country consists of two main islands – the North Island and the South Island, the former of which is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area. Both of the two islands are adorned with rolling farmland, some adjacent to the mountain ranges running through the middle of the North Island and some – next to the Southern Alps in the South Island.
In addition to the two main landmasses, New Zealand reportedly has around 600 smaller islands.
#6 This Time It Will Be Different
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#7 The Newest Recruit Of New Zealand Police
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#8 Passive Aggressive Plaque At Victoria University
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As with most places in the world, there are countless reasons to visit New Zealand, from picturesque nature to exciting adventures and activities that the country has to offer.
But New Zealand is definitely not like many other places in the world; it’s a unique country boasting glaciers next to wonderful beaches and surf spots, in addition to incredible sites, such as the Hot Water Beach.
#9 A Photoshoot Of Car Crash Survivors For A New Zealand Road Safety Campaign To Demonstrate How Seat Belts Saved Their Lives
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#10 When Your Casual Kayaking Trip Suddenly Turns Into An Indiana Jones Movie. (New Zealand)
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#11 The Silver Fern Pin I Received When Granted Citizenship
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While marvels of nature are undoubtedly some of the main attractions for travelers, certain man-made wonders are worth paying a visit to, too. And yes, that includes the sets of Lord Of The Rings, such as the town of Hobbiton. Featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, the site is expected to greet around 570,000 visitors this season, 85% of whom travel from overseas, Waikato Business News reports.
#12 New Zealand Police Have A Guinea Pig For A Mascot
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#13 A Lonely Tree Under The Milky Way In Wanaka, New Zealand By Mike Mackinven
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#14 Psa In Dunedin
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For those who are not big fans of the Lord Of The Rings movies, visiting the set might not look that appealing. But even they must realize that for a huge LOTR enthusiast, few things would be more enthralling than roaming the locations where the gems of the early 2000s cinema were filmed.
Luckily for them, the set is open for visitors, so immersing yourself into the world of Hobbiton is actually possible. A guided tour through the set typically includes visiting Bag End, Bagshot Row, the Millhouse, and Hobbit’s home, among other things, and allows you to catch a glimpse of the colorful Hobbit Hole doors and many more charming sights.
#15 8 Day Old Round Boi
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#16 Whoever Has Been Making These, Thank You!
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#17 New Zealand’s Oldest Living Wwii Veteran Ron Hermanns (108) Standing In His Driveway, Anzac Day 2020
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Another unique attraction in New Zealand that might make you feel as if you stepped right into a movie is the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Presented as Mother Nature’s lights display and one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, the cave is dotted with thousands of glowworms (Arachnocampa luminosa) that radiate luminescent light, which, in the darkness of the cave, is surely a sight to behold.
#18 I Look Forward To The National Aquarium Of New Zealand's Naughty/Good Penguins Every Month!
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#19 Asperatus Clouds Over New Zealand
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#20 Incredible Shot Of A Native New Zealand Kea By Wildlife Filmmaker Madeleine Brennan
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#21 The Milky Way Burning Bright And Rising Over Lake Heron, New Zealand
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#22 Shhh.. Don't Tell Them
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#23 Trees At New Zealand's Southernmost Tip Grow Sideways Because They're Constantly Swept By Antarctic Winds
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#24 There's A Giant Sculpture In New Zealand That Gives The Illusion Of Being A Cartoon Piece Of Paper On A Hilltop
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#25 A Group Of Archaeologists Discovered A Claw Of A Bird (Flesh And Muscles Still Attached To It) While Digging Down In A Cave In New Zealand
Later, the archaeologists confirmed that it is a foot of extinct bird moa which disappeared from earth some 700 - 800 years ago.
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#26 The Deputy Prime Minister Of New Zealand
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#27 Moonrise, Mt Aspiring New Zealand
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#28 So You Want To Move To New Zealand
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#29 New Zealand Trucking Company Goes All Out For Their Christmas Card Photo
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#30 This Pool Full Of Crystals In Nettlebed Cave, New Zealand. It’s Hundreds Of Metres Below The Ground, Far Beyond Where Natural Light Has Ever Penetrated
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#31 Maori Dancer At The National Kapa Haka Festival
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#32 Seeking Revenge Against All The Maps Without Nz
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#33 The Glow Worms Are Absolutely Thriving With Reduced Tourist Numbers
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#34 Coromandel, New Zealand
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#35 Summer Sunrise At Whananaki, New Zealand
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#36 Got To Pet A Kiwi Before It Was Released Into The Wild
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#37 Tauranga Billboard. Yes This Is Real
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#38 Terrifying. New Zealand Airport
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#39 A Fork, A Spoon And A Moon... A Royal Spoonbill Sits Atop Of A Branch Basking In The Glow Of The Nearly Full Moon In Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand... Photo By Andrew Caldwell
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#40 Lazer Kiwi In Ukraine. Never Been So Proud
New Zealanders in a foreign legion flying the Lazer kiwi flag while defending Ukraine.
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#41 It Only Takes About 3 Hours To Get From The East To West Coast Of New Zealand, But I Still Love To Stop Half Way For The Night And Photograph The Stars In Arthur's Pass
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#42 Christchurch Police Ask Facebook For Information On A 23 Year Old Man Wanted For Arrest…
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#43 The Colour Of This Shark My Mate Caught Off The Coast Of New Zealand. It Was Released Afterwards
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#44 Giant Squid Washed Up On New Zealand Beach
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#45 I'm A Kiwi
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#46 We Made An Earth Sandwich! (Bread On Exact Opposite Points Of The Globe, Facing The Same Way At The Same Time And The Same Kind Of Bread)
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#47 New Zealand Has Handled Covid So Well That Now Even The Police Are Partying At One Of The Biggest Festivals Of The Year
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#49 A Man From New Zealand Was Allowed To Wear A Pasta Strainer On Head For His Licence Photo (He Stated It Was For Religious Purposes)
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#50 “Shrek" (1994-2011) Was A Merino Sheep From New Zealand. He Escaped And Avoided Shearing For Six Years By Hiding In A Cave
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