Tucked along the southernmost shore of New Zealand’s South Island is a hidden gem — lots of them. When the tide drops at the aptly named Gemstone Beach it reveals a mass of stones rounded by ...

The Must-Do List: New Zealand’s Greatest Hits on the North and South Islands Here are the top places to visit in New Zealand, each offering unique experiences across different regions.

Train Journeys This Train Journey Is the Best Way to Explore New Zealand's South Island Local eats and otherworldly views mark an 11-day journey from Wellington to Queenstown aboard KiwiRail.

Yes, New Zealand’s South Island is home to part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Te Wahipounamu, meaning “the place of greenstone” in Māori, was inscribed on the World Heritage List in ...

And in 1863, New Zealand's first steam powered public railway began service inland from the South Island coast, laying the groundwork for great journeys across the Southern Alps.

The road to Aotearoa, New Zealand’s most remote village, meanders 86 miles through the South Island’s Western Country, thick with Jurassic forests.