Known around the world for its breathtaking scenery, New Zealand is an always popular tourist destination. Find out why with this new range of Scenic Definitive stamps.

The $1.40 stamp is available in gummed and self-adhesive formats, and features the iconic lighthouse at Cape Reinga. A popular spot for tourists, Cape Reinga is as far north as you can drive in New Zealand’s North Island, and marks the point where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean.
Lying across Foveaux Straight at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island, Stewart Island is a haven for nature lovers. It is abundant with beautiful bays such as Thule Bay at Paterson Inlet. This large expanse of water is popular for boat trips, fishing and diving, and is illustrated on the $2.10 stamp (available in both gummed and self-adhesive formats
Lake Matheson sits near Fox Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. The dark brown water of the lake creates the perfect reflective surface on a calm day, resulting in ‘picture perfect’ reflections of our highest peaks, Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman – as pictured on the $3.50 stamp.

The three gummed and two self-adhesive stamps are presented together on the first day cover, which features Cape Reinga in all its glory. This is the perfect stamp collectable to celebrate New Zealand’s natural beauty, so order yours today.

The $1.40 Cape Reinga stamp and the $2.10 Stewart Island stamp are available in self-adhesive booklets of 10 and five respectively – so you’ll never be short of a stamp when you’re on the go.

Source: New Zealand Post

published November 1st, 2012