New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (2016)

S1E2 Wild Extremes

New Zealand's South Island, positioned close to Antarctica and in the grip of the fierce 'roaring forties', is home to some of the planet's fastest-growing mountains, the Southern Alps. This rugged landscape is filled with extraordinary wildlife, from incredibly smart parrots to eerie, toothy snails, and enchanting glow-worm constellations. It's a tale of the wildest corners of New Zealand and its most determined pioneers, who all must adopt innovative strategies to thrive in such a challenging environment.