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Photo: Pilot Whale
Photo: Pilot whale
WALLPAPER
Photograph by Maria Stenzel
A pilot whale's tail "waves" to tourists in Kaikoura. This deep-sea canyon thrives with whales, sharks, and squids.
New Zealand Features
Photo: New Zealand Coast
North Island Drive
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.
Photo: Kaikoura, New Zealand
Video: Whale Watching in Kaikoura
Experience the beauty on and off the coast of Kaikoura, the land that was shaped by a god.
Photo: Man driving a boat
Video: New Zealand adventure
The land that invented commercial bungee jumping is a thrill-seekers paradise.
Photo: New Zealand mountains
Video: New Zealand overview
New Zealand’s stunning landscapes have made it a favorite among moviemakers.
Photo: Milford Sound
Photo Gallery: New Zealand
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.


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Photo: Boyd Matson
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Photos, Maps, and More
Book: Family Reference Atlas of the World
Books
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Family Reference Atlas of the World
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Xpeditions Atlas
Printable Maps—New Zealand
Use our crisp, clean black-and-white maps—perfect for reports and other projects
National Geographic Store
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Visit the National Geographic online store for DVDs, books, travel gear, fun games, and much more.
Music Videos and Downloads
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Listen to the World
Nat Geo Music connects you with hundreds of artists of different styles from around the globe.
National Geographic Expeditions
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