14 photos, which you will discover the magical nature of New Zealand

From the unique wonders of New Zealand or, as it is called by locals "the land of the long white cloud", is simply breathtaking. Countless geysers, fjords, mountains and lakes, forests and caves, glaciers and beaches — nature of the country remains untouched even close to the big cities. And it's not just because New Zealand is considered the most quiet and peaceful place on earth.

Over the years, thanks to such films as the trilogy "the Lord of the rings," the remake of "king Kong" and "the Last samurai", the whole world learned about the pure beauty of New Zealand, like emerging from ancient legends and tales.

We present you 14 the evidence of the existence of this Paradise on earth.

Blooming lupins on the shore of lake Tekapo.

Waterfall Purakaunui.

Starry sky over the Church.

The fjord Milford Sound in Fiordland national Park. Rudyard Kipling called it the "eighth wonder of the world".

Sunrise over lake Pukaki.

A lake of glacial origin Coleridge.

Region Aim-O-Tapu (means "Sacred waters").

The Volcano Taranaki.

Sheepworld sheep farm.

Sunset over Milford Sound.

The kiwi found only in New Zealand.

The glow worm caves Waitomo.

The only active volcanic island in the country, the white island.

Trail Milford — one of the most famous trekking trails in New Zealand.