We would each need several lifetimes to learn something of all the remarkable things that make New Zealand such a special place. There are many wonderful places we can easily visit and astounding things we can learn if we have some guidance. This little book will provide that. The author has at some time visited almost every corner of the country and is an acknowledged authority on much of its history and people. This book is an easy-to-understand introduction to New Zealand's past, present and future. It includes information about the country's geography, flora, fauna and the peopling of the land. Natural New Zealand highlights the unsurpassed physical beauty of the country, the strange and the wonderful animals that inhabit the land, and the awe-inspiring flora that makes New Zealand a unique land.