# Where to watch New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (2016) in the UK

> New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 150 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T11:12:47.807Z)  

## Synopsis

Isolated from the rest of the world since the time of the dinosaurs, New Zealand’s magnificent wildlife has been left to its own devices for 80 million years, with surprising consequences. This series reveals New Zealand’s rich and intriguing wildlife stories, from the bustling communities of penguins hiding away in giant daisy forests to the kakapo – Earth’s only species of flightless nocturnal parrots. New Zealand was also the last place to be discovered and settled by people who brought with them new animals, like merino sheep and new predators like the stoat. Finally the series meets the pioneering conservation heroes who are fighting to save some of its most endangered species.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=New%20Zealand%3A%20Earth's%20Mythical%20Islands)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands for free in the UK?**

New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

New Zealand: Earth's Mythical Islands is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/412443/new-zealand-earth-s-mythical-islands-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/bzy9UGMXy8k7Z5nSts9oqPn1rWp.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/412443/new-zealand-earth-s-mythical-islands-2016.json

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