It bears a striking resemblance to the sentient, tree-like creatures from The Lord of the Rings. A wards season in Hollywood might be over, but the most important competition of the year has just announced its winner – and it looks straight out of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. The competition in question is New Zealand’s Tree of the Year, and the winner is a uniquely shaped … [Read more...] about “Walking” Tree That Looks Like An Ent Just Won New Zealand Tree Of The Year
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Blue Lake in Nelson, New Zealand: The Clearest Lake in the World
When most people think of New Zealand, they may imagine rolling hills, snow-capped mountains, and crystal-clear lakes. And while New Zealand is famous for its natural beauty, there is one lake that stands out above the rest: Blue Lake in Nelson. Blue Lake is known for being the clearest lake in the world, with visibility up to 80 meters. To put this into perspective, the … [Read more...] about Blue Lake in Nelson, New Zealand: The Clearest Lake in the World
The Legend of Pelorus Jack: The Story of a Dolphin Who Captivated New Zealand
Pelorus Jack was a Risso's dolphin that became a legend in New Zealand for his unusual behavior of escorting ships through treacherous waters. He first appeared in 1888 and spent the next 24 years accompanying ships traveling between Wellington and Nelson, near the entrance to Pelorus Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. Pelorus Jack always stayed within a well-defined area … [Read more...] about The Legend of Pelorus Jack: The Story of a Dolphin Who Captivated New Zealand
Divers Find Enormous, Creepy Squid on New Zealand Beach
Divers off the south coast of Wellington, New Zealand stumbled upon a rare and fascinating sight on Saturday. While searching for a good spot for spearfishing, they came across a fully intact and massive squid, measuring 4.2 meters or 13 feet in length. The divers were in awe of the creature's size and took several photos before contacting a friend at the National Institute of … [Read more...] about Divers Find Enormous, Creepy Squid on New Zealand Beach
The longest place name in New Zealand
At 85 characters, this place name is one of the longest in the world. Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu", which translates into English as "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as … [Read more...] about The longest place name in New Zealand