New Zealand New Zealand is a mountainous group of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is known for its respected indigenous culture - the Māori, the remote beauty of beaches, mountains, and pastures, and the All Blacks national rugby team. Photo Gallery feijoa traditional Māori carving pavlova Fiordland National Park mānuka honey fairy bread Moeraki Boulders kiwifruit piupiu Queenstown rugby sheep silver fern Sky Tower, Auckland South Island Tāne Mahuta kauri tree Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Wellington Coat of Arms National Animal Kiwi National Flower Kōwhai Click the Buttons to Explore Further New Zealand Challenge PDF Books About New Zealand Disclosure: The books contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you for supporting Globe Trottin' Kids and our global education mission.