On the edge of the Pacific’s ‘ring of fire’, New Zealand’s mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, rivers and fiords make it the top destination for adventure lovers. Two contrasting islands, North and South, are separated by the Marlborough Sound with its maze of waterways. The North Island is known for its thermal and volcanic activity, its many notable National Parks and Forest Parks and the nation’s harbour-side capital, Wellington. New Zealand’s South Island is blessed with pristine lakes and fiords, impressive glaciers and dramatic mountain peaks, with the Southern Alps forming a backbone stretching the entire island.