For such a small country, New Zealand’s territorial boundaries stretch a long way and cover an extensive range of climates and terrain. To the north the balmy tropical atolls of Tokelau could not be more different to the barren, windswept and bird-laden Sub-Antarctic Islands to the south. The Kermadecs are still scarred by the active volcano on Raoul Island, while the islets around Stewart Island are studded with stands of primeval native forests. Lying 850km east of NZ’s main islands, the increasingly accessible Chatham Islands are home to the fascinating culture of the Moriori, now enjoying a contemporary renaissance amidst a growth in ecotourism opportunities.
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