The power of New Zealand's natural forces cannot be underestimated. Situated on a seismic fault line, which has forced up towering mountain ranges over millions of years, the landscape is today still changing.
The town of Rotorua in the North Island is testament to just how active the land here is, with hundreds of geothermal features including bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and steaming natural spas strewn across just a few dozen square miles.
New Zealand is also a hotbed of earthquake activity, with around 20,000 earthquakes a year. Most are too small to register, but the destructive legacy of the famous 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, which measured 6.3 on the Richter scale, can still be seen today.
There are some beautiful gardens in New Zealand, showcasing a wide range of plants that have thrived in the temperate climate. Thanks to the length of the country, everything from the sub-tropical to the sub-alpine grows here. From olive gardens to botanic gardens and beautiful bush walks there’s plenty for the keen gardener to see in New Zealand.