Big screen stand-in for Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, New Zealand is a dream destination that lives up to the hype. Jaw-dropping landscapes—soaring mountains, sandy beaches ...

This story appears in the March 2014 issue of National Geographic magazine ... Since 1990 this southwestern edge of New Zealand has enjoyed World Heritage recognition for its four national ...

Take a bike tour to sample some of New Zealand's best wine. Photograph by Image Professionals GmbH, Alamy Stock Photo Known for its stunning scenery and world-famous wine scene, it only makes ...