2017 Scenic Definitive

Our isolated, water-bound country boasts 14,000 kilometres of unmatchable coastline. From long sand beaches, to steep rocky inclines, New Zealand’s beaches come in all forms, and almost all of them are capable of producing a surfable swell.

While New Zealand Post has worked hard to keep postage rates as low as possible, an annual decline in mail volumes has resulted in a review of the costs of our products and services. From 1 July 2017 FastPost will increase from $1.80 to $2.30 for a medium letter, from $2.80 to $3.30 for large letters and from $3.80 to $4.30 for oversize letters. To meet these changes, New Zealand Post is issuing two new scenic definitive stamps for the $2.30 and $4.30 denominations. There is already an existing scenic definitive stamp for $3.30 which features the iconic Dunedin railway station. 

Individual Stamps:

$2.30 Stamp Mangamaunu, Kaikōura 

It was feared that the 2016 Kaikōura earthquakes may have damaged this prime right hand break, but waves still peel down the point for over 300 metres. And new breaks have since appeared along the coast.

$4.30 Stamp Manu Bay, Raglan 

Brought to international attention in the 1966 movie Endless Summer. This surf break is well known for its accessible and consistent left hand tube.

First Day Cover

Capture even more of New Zealand’s coastline with this stunning first day cover. Both stamps are available on this first day cover which features a scenic shot of Dunedin’s Aramoana Spit. A popular, if somewhat nippy, surf break in the South Island.