Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand The park bears the name of the Dutchman who was the first European explorer to lay eyes on New Zealand, sailing into its Wainui Inlet in Golden Bay in 1642 ...

It could be the climate: New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman region ... It might be its beauty: Forming a V around the turquoise Tasman Bay, the area contains three national parks (Kahurangi, Nelson ...

Over the summer break Mike Yardley took advantage of the gorgeous weather to take a trip to the South Island’s Tasman Bay. He ...

The winners of the Herald Travel‘s annual Best Beach competition have been revealed - and the results may come as a surprise.

An orange heavy rain warning was in force for Mount Taranaki from 9pm Saturday to 6pm Sunday. An orange heavy rain warning ...

Bark Bay and Anchorage. Abel Tasman is on the northern shore. It is accessible by flying into Nelson Airport from cities throughout New Zealand, catching the 3.5-hour Interislander Ferry ride from ...

Bay of Plenty paradise Ōhope has long been a fan favourite in the Herald’s annual search for New Zealand’s best beach. The coastal destination secured the title of 2024’s Best Family Beach, and has ...

From hobbit-filled tales to rolling hills with more sheep than humans, New Zealand is a destination ... Dutch explorer Abel Tasman arrived in 1642. After docking in Golden Bay, a violent encounter ...