Stewart Island has wild nature - basically forest trails and beaches, coves and viewpoints. There are geothermal areas in the North Island similar to those in Yellowstone National Park in the US and several volcanoes - Mount Taranaki is a perfect example of a cone volcano. There are always new ones popping up too - the Paparoa Track, Bennetts Bluff and new Blue Pools Track all opening in the last few years.Ī boat ride away (or a short flight), Stewart Island and the North Island are the perfect back-up crew to the South Island. That is if I wanted to visit and write about every proper walking trail, beach, waterfall, historic place, etc (which is the long-term plan). I’ve published around a post a week for seven years, and if I keep going at this at this rate I don’t think I’ll ever finish. READ MORE: Top 12 Natural Wonders in the South Island The variety of scenery, and the access granted to all (thousands of free walking trails, viewpoints and other attractions) is mind blowing when you dig into it. Gorges, glacier carved valleys, rock formations, ancient forests, high altitude moonscapes, wine regions, rolling hills, rivers flowing with some of the clearest water you’ll ever see. READ MORE: 25 of the Best Things to Do in Fiordland To have that on the same island as glaciers, gorges, postcard worthy beaches and many other types of scenery is very rare indeed.Īdd in the abundance of hikes, both short and ones that last several days, and a road winding through to Milford Sound and you have a region that is both staggeringly beautiful and easy to explore. Milford Sound has long been known as the 8th wonder of the world, and it’s right up there with the best example of this kind of landscape - fiords and valleys surrounded by wild, rocky peaks and miles of native bush. There are very few places on Earth where you can easily enjoy the kind of scenery you’ll see in Fiordland. READ MORE: Top 12 Mountains in the South Island You won’t find a more striking mix of mountain range, rainforest and glistening coastline anywhere in the world. Those things are rarely found on the same island as glaciers, snow-capped mountains and lush forest valleys. READ MORE: Top 12 Beaches in the South Island Lush native bush right up to the shoreline. Rock formations created by ancient volcanos. White sand beaches, tropical-looking coves and rugged coastlines with long lengths of lonely sand. There are plenty of mountainous islands at the extreme ends of the Earth, but none of them have the beautiful coastlines of the South Island. South Island Travel Website Co-Owner: In regard to the controversy over our claim that the South Island is the most beautiful island in the world, I present the following points along with dozens of photos to back them up. He contacted Super World Travel News to set the record straight. This is a dispatch from Super World Travel News: In news out of New Zealand, a local travel blog has crowned Te Wai Pounamu, New Zealand’s South Island, the most beautiful island in the world today in a move which caused internet-wide outrage and prompted a please explain from senior government officials from around the world.
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