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    Cape Reinga in New Zealand
    a mountaintop near Mount Creighton near Queenstown, New Zealand
    the Wellington Botanic Garden in Kelburn, New Zealand
    a road side fruit stand in New Zealand
    two girls looking at New Zealand's largest known living kauri tree, Tane Mahuta
    the Wellington Cable Car in Wellington, New Zealand
    the Routeburn Track on South Island, New Zealand
    Te Whare Runanga, or the House of Assembly on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand
    a vineyard in New Zealand
    central Wellington, New Zealand, taken from the Mount Victoria Overlook
    a jet boat ride on the Shotover River outside of Queenstown, New Zealand
    the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington, New Zealand
    the waterfront of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand
    a mountain biker on a trail with views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand
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    The Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean at Cape Reinga, a sacred site of the Maori people. The lighthouse overlooks the clashing of the seas, where Maori believe the spirits of the deceased begin their journey to their ancestral homeland.
    Photograph by Krista Rossow
    • TRAVEL

    14 Photos of New Zealand to Inspire Your Next Trip

    From beaches to biking, this archipelago has fun activities for any traveler.

    ByEmily Shenk
    Photographs byKrista Rossow
    December 21, 2017

    With its vast wilderness and rugged landscapes, New Zealand takes traveling to a whole new level. Whether being explored by foot, boat, or car, the island country has something for every kind of adventurer.

    Discover more of The Ultimate New Zealand Experience.

    Krista Rossow is a contributing photographer to National Geographic Travel. You can follow her on instagram @kristarossow.

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