Kennedy Warne from Tiritiri Island to Doubtful Sound

Visitors to Tiritiri Matangi listen to a briefing before exploring the island sanctuary.

Biosecurity officer Brian Shields, with ant-sniffing dog Rhys Jones, explains the threat of Argentine ants on Tiritiri Matangi Island.

Don Snook explains Shakespear Open Sanctuary outside the sanctuary's predator-proof fence.

Karen Walmsley invites guests to try kawakawa leaves at Lake Tarawera

Visitors wade in warm water at a thermal beach on Lake Tarawera.

Tour group approaches a gateway at Whakarewarewa, in Rotorua.

Carved figure presides over a steaming lake at Whakarewarewa.

Lustrous blue pool in Whakarewarewa thermal area.

Tour group members try their hand at poi inside the whare tupuna at Whakarewarewa village.

Broken mannequin in shop window on the morning of the November 14 earthquake.

Jetty at Kinloch, at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

A favourite photo spot on Wilmot Pass, en route to Doubtful Sound.

A favourite photo spot on Wilmot Pass, en route to Doubtful Sound.

Lyvia River and beech forest, Wilmot Pass.

Doubtful Sound—majestic, and no doubt about it.