Lake Grassmere
Lake Grassmere’s fascinating and alien landscape is a working salt works. But in summer, these ponds are an unique sight – full of pink colour that comes from the algae and brine shrimps that live in salty water.
Lake Grassmere Road, Blenheim, Marlborough
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The Centre of New Zealand
A great viewing point over the city, an iconic walk and a geographical centre of New Zealand. At 147 metres height, the Botanical Hill is must visit in Nelson.
Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand
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Te Waikoropupu Springs
in Wildlife Encounters, Hot and Cold Geothermal, 4. Famous Extremes, 2. Best known
With amazing horizontal visibility at an average of 63 meters of the constantly 11.7°C cool water, it is also the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere, discharging 14,000 litres of water per second.
Pupu Springs Road, Takaka, Tasman, New Zealand
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Tane Mahuta
in 4. Famous Extremes, 1. Today's pick
Tane Mahuta – Secluded away in Waipoua Forest, New Zealand’s most famous tree certainly lives up to its name of Lord of the Forest, and nothing is more awe-inspiring than the sight of this mighty tree towering high above you.
Waipoua Forest, New Zealand
Cape Farewell
The Northernmost part of the South Island. An awesome view of the rough north coast. Short 5 min walk from the carpark which can be extended as far as you want through the hills to the Pillar Point lighthouse and further.
Wharariki Road, Nelson, New Zealand
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Farewell Spit
in Bizarre Nature Formations, 4. Famous Extremes
Farewell Spit is the natural sandbar providing the northern shelter to Golden Bay. It is longest in the world and it's still growing!
103 Freeman Access, Puponga, New Zealand
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