A look at some of the best New Zealand documentaries you can watch for free online.
(a). Full Documentaries.
1. Discovering Australasia's Diverse Wildlife | Modern Dinosaurs | Real Wild
From the Thorny Devil, to predators that glow in the dark, to the world's most intelligent parrot, wildlife must adapt or die. New Zealand's dramatic landscape is no easy ride; the islands have been violently forged by volcanos and earthquakes to create some of the most unique environments on the planet. #australianwildlife #newzealand #lizards
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48m 15s | 2022-12-17 |
2. Tuatara: The Ancient Reptile That Outlived The Dinosaurs | The Modern Dinosaur | Real Wild
Sixty-five million years ago, a meteor hit the earth near Mexico killing nearly all life on the planet. Out of the ashes, one reptile managed to survive in New Zealand: the Tuatara. Tuatara are some of the most bizarre reptiles on Earth. Despite their close resemblance to lizards, they are part of a distinct lineage, the order Rhynchocephalia. Scientists venture into some of the most remote parts of New Zealand searching for clues to its origins. They reveal it's distant relatives. #lizard...
Length | Date Published |
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48m 13s | 2022-12-03 |
3. The Beautiful Natural Landscape Of River Mokihinui | Wild River Journey | Real Wild
Voyage the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand with world renowned photographer and publisher Craig Potton. Flowing through a completely unimpeded landscape untouched by man from land to sea, the Mokihinui River is source of plentiful landscapes from alpine plateaus to biodiverse forests, leading into a gorge, and later flowing into the ocean. He delves into the rich history of the locals and their relationship with the country. #RealWild #Documentary
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42m 16s | 2022-02-05 |
4. New Zealand's Magnificent River Waikato | Wild River Journey | Real Wild
Voyage the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand with world renowned photographer and publisher Craig Potton. Craig travels along New Zealands longest river, the Waikato, which starts high in the mountains of Tongariro National Park and flows for over 425 kilometres. He delves into the rich history of the locals and their relationship with the country. #RealWild #Documentary
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43m 43s | 2022-01-29 |
5. Life On The Rangitata River (Wildlife Documentary) | Wild River Journeys | Real Wild
Voyage with world renowned photographer and publisher Craig Potton as he tours New Zealand‚ delving into the depths and shallows to unearth the rich history of the local people and their relationship with some of the country. #RealWild #Documentary
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41m 43s | 2017-04-26 |
6. The Journey Down The River Clarence | Wild River Journeys | Real Wild
Voyage with world renowned photographer and publisher Craig Potton as he tours New Zealand‚ delving into the depths and shallows to unearth the rich history of the local people and their relationship with some of the country. #RealWild #Documentary
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43m 11s | 2017-04-26 |
7. New Zealand's Incredible West Coast (Wildlife Documentary) | Wild Coasts | Real Wild
Wild Coasts follows celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand's extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand's most breathtaking shores. #RealWild #Documentary
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44m 28s | 2017-04-06 |
8. Beneath The New Zealand Sea (Wildlife Documentary) | Wild Coasts | Real Wild
Wild Coasts follows celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand's extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand's most breathtaking shores. See for yourself! #RealWild #Documentary
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43m 39s | 2017-03-29 |
9. New Zealand's Phenomenal Eastern Coastline | Wild Coasts | Real Wild
Follow celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores Auckland, New Zealand's extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand's most breathtaking shores. See the wonder of New Zealand for yourself! #RealWild #Documentary
Length | Date Published |
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46m 16s | 2017-03-22 |
10. The Incredible Natural Wonders Of New Zealand | Wild Coasts | Real Wild
Follow celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores Auckland, New Zealand's extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand's most breathtaking shores. See the wonder of New Zealand for yourself! #RealWild #Documentary
Length | Date Published |
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46m 3s | 2017-03-15 |
11. The World Of The Wild Coasts (Wildlife Documentary) | Wild Coasts | Real Wild
Follow celebrated landscape photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, as he explores New Zealand's extraordinarily rich and varied coastline. It takes viewers from spectacular places known the world over to isolated and unknown wilderness spots, to uncover some of New Zealand's most breathtaking shores. #RealWild #Documentary
Length | Date Published |
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46m 6s | 2017-03-08 |