On the Water

Made entirely of islands and surrounded by the sea, it just makes sense to experience New Zealand from the water.

With the sheer number of glittering gulfs and rushing rivers running through and around New Zealand, getting out on the water should be a natural part of the process. 

Book a cruise to go swim with dolphins, dive at a renowned nature reserve or explore caves and rock formations by kayak – you’ll feel a sense of freedom out where the wind meets the waves, and the sky meets the sea. Māori culture is very much based around the water, with the first voyagers sailing against prevailing winds and currents some three millennia ago to discover New Zealand. 

Legend has it that the demigod Maui was the one to actually pull up the North Island with his hook, using the South as his canoe in the process. 

Given the history, stories and culture, it’s highly recommended that you get out onto the water, and into where it all began.