Merino sheep, prized for their fine wool, cloak Alpine foothills. The first sheep in New Zealand arrived courtesy of Capt. James Cook in 1773. They now outnumber humans in New Zealand by a ratio of 12 to 1.
Lord of the Rings fans may ogle the landscapes used for the movie's Middle-Earth, but New Zealand's North Island Drive showcases much more than just Hollywood terrain.
Explore New Zealand, home to what British writer Rudyard Kipling once called the eighth wonder of the world, and come face-to-face with Kiwis, Kaikoura Canyon, and much more.
