Almost one-third of New Zealand’s land area is protected for public access, so there’s no shortage of spectacular places to walk or play.

Spring is a perfect time to experience New Zealand’s great outdoors. Yes, the weather can be unsettled at this time of year, but showers don’t usually last long and afterwards the land is left clean and bright, the air cool and sweet. Lambs are appearing on farms throughout the country and the bush is ringing with birdsong.

Central North Island