The unique beauties of New Zealand, or, as the locals call it, the “Land of the Long White Cloud”, are simply breathtaking. Countless geysers, fjords, mountains and lakes, forests and grottoes, glaciers and beaches — the nature of the country remains untouched even near big cities. And it’s not just that New Zealand is considered the quietest and most peaceful place on earth.

Over the years, thanks to films such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the remake of King Kong and The Last Samurai, the whole world has learned about the pure beauty of New Zealand, as if it came out of ancient legends and tales.
We present you 14 proofs of the existence of a real paradise on earth.

Blooming lupines on the shore of Lake Tekapo.

Perakauni Waterfall.

The starry sky above the church.

Milford Sound Fjord in Fiordland National Park. Rudyard Kipling called him “the eighth wonder of the world.”

Dawn over Lake Pukaki.

The lake is of glacial origin Coleridge.

The area of Wai-O-Tapu (translated as “Sacred waters”).

Taranaki volcano.

Sheepworld Sheep Farm.

Sunset over Milford Sound.

The kiwi bird is found only in New Zealand.

Waitomo Firefly Caves.

The only active volcanic island in the country is White Island.

The Milford Trail is one of New Zealand’s most famous hiking trails.