Others visit New Zealand’s beaches, mountains, forests, lakes, geothermal areas, national parks, and stargazing opportunities. Whether travelers stay in campsites, hotels, or luxurious resorts ...

So, we asked readers to nominate their favourite beach and tell us what makes it so special. Below were the finalists. This piece originally appeared in New Zealand Herald Travel here.

The Abel Tasman is New Zealand’s most popular walk. With its temperate climate, strangely sculpted boulder formations, jade-colored ocean, and golden beaches, it’s easy to understand why.

Thousands of jellyfish-like creatures have washed up on the western beaches of New Zealand's South Island. Known as By-the-wind-sailors they are related to jellyfish and common in the waters of ...

beaches, animal sanctuaries, farmers markets, and more. Keep reading to learn about enjoyable things to do in and around Auckland, New Zealand. Where to Stay: In Auckland, stay at Hotel Britomart ...