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Camping Destination Marlborough New Zealand One of the best camping destinations on the South Island of New Zealand is Titirangi Bay - surrounded by sheep and the sparkling waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Wake up to the sound of the water lapping at the beach, and the bleating of sheep at a remote... |
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Tuatara Reptile Auckland Zoo New Zealand Classified as a reptile, the Tuatara is only found in New Zealand and is in danger of becoming extinction - the Auckland Zoo is a great place to see one up close. Tuatara, Sphenodon punctatus, an ancient reptile at the Auckland Zoo, Auckland, North Island, New... |
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Northern Royal Albatross Otago Peninsula NZ A majestic Northern Royal Albatross soars above the waters of the Pacific Ocean off the Otago Peninsula of New Zealand on wings which span up to 3 metres across. With the wind beneath massive outstretched wings, a Northern Royal Albatross scans the water below... |
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Maori People Taupo New Zealand A visit to the Wairakei Terraces near the town of Taupo on the North Island is an introduction to the way of life for the Maori People of New Zealand. A culture which is fervently protected is that of the Maori people of New Zealand. The Wairakei... |
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Maori Carving Wairakei Terraces New Zealand On close inspection of a pou (totem) at the Wairakei Terraces Maori Village near Taupo in New Zealand, you can see the intricate details of the carving and other features. Pou (Totem) at the Wairakei Terraces Maori Village near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand. This... |
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Apricot Fruit Harvest Roxburgh New Zealand An important fruit growing region of New Zealand is Central Otago and the town of Roxburgh where they also harvest apricots and cherries. There's nothing quite like the taste of super fresh fruit straight after harvest. The region of... |
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Mt Cook Canterbury New Zealand The highest peak in New Zealand, Mt Cook stands at 3,754 metres, and towers above the glacier fed Lake Pukaki in Canterbury. Mt Cook and the Southern Alps with Lake Pukaki in the foreground, Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury,... |
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Huka Falls Taupo New Zealand The Waikato River (usually 100 metres across) squeezes through a narrow canyon 15 metres across creating the Huka Falls near the town of Taupo, North Island, New Zealand. The final stage of the Huka Falls is the most impressive, where the Waikato River (having been... |
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Ship Creek Westland South Island NZ A beach fringing Ship Creek is littered with driftwood heaved over by the relentless waves of the Tasman Sea along the coast of Westland on the South Island of NZ. Driftwood scattered on the beach at Ship Creek along Highway 6, the Glacier Highway, Westland, West... |
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Rock Art Gillespies Beach West Coast New Zealand A spiral art design made of rocks on the warm sand of Gillespies Beach during sunset along the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. While waiting for the sun to set we explored the sandy beach and dunes - shaped by the Tasman Sea,... |
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White Island Volcano Bay Of Plenty New Zealand Also known as Whakaari by the maori, White Island is New Zealand's only marine volcano situated in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island. An exciting experience during a visit to New Zealand is to walk amongst steaming fumeroles,... |
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Picture Of New Zealand Sea Lions Adult New Zealand Sea lions prefer a sandy beach as a haul out location for resting and breeding - Molyneux Bay in the Catlins on the South Island is the perfect location. Also known as Hooker's Sea Lions, the New Zealand Sea Lion is a rare and endangered species found... |
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Picture Auckland City Dusk New Zealand The sun sets in dramatic style over the city of Auckland as dusk takes over at the end of the day on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland City and Sky Tower seen from Mt Victoria Reserve and Lookout in the suburb of Devonport on... |
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Ocean Waves Pacific Coast New Zealand The constant pummeling of the Pacific Ocean waves along the Catlins Coast in the South Island of New Zealand results in some large waves. Large waves along the rugged coastline of Curio Bay at the Fossil Forest along the Southern Scenic... |
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Catlins Beach Sea Shell NZ A beautiful paua shell washed onto the beach at Waipapa Point in the Catlins by the sea on the South Island of New Zealand. Paua Shell on the beach at Waipapa Point in the Catlins along the Catlin's Highway, Southern Scenic... |
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Kaikoura Coast Aerial Picture New Zealand The brilliant blue waters of the Pacific and the rugged coast of the Kaikoura Peninsula are dramatic contrast from an aerial perspective. A different view of the scenic Kaikoura Coast is possible by taking a flightseeing tour with Wings... |
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Northland Vacation Maitai Bay New Zealand A popular summertime vacation destination for Kiwi's is Maitai Bay in the Northland region of New Zealand. Northland is often dubbed the Winterless North by the locals and it's just that fact that makes... |
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Australasian Gannet Juvenile Cape Kidnappers NZ One of only three mainland Australasian Gannet colonies in New Zealand is found at Cape Kidnappers in the Hawkes Bay. An adult bird grooms a juvenile Australasian Gannet chick to rid it of the fluffy white... |
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South Bay Sunset Kaikoura Coast New Zealand Even on a cloudy evening the sunset illuminates the sky and landscape of South Bay situated along the Kaikoura Coast on the South Island of New Zealand. Overlooked by the Kaikoura Mountain Range, South Bay sparks to life under a partly cloudy sky... |
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Punga Cove Resort Recreation Marlborough Sounds NZ A perfectly clear pool awaits guests to the Punga Cove Resort situated in the pristine Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand. Surrounded by lush native bush full of iconic tree ferns and overlooking the waters of Queen... |
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Sweet Briar And Lake Wanaka Central Otago NZ Backdropped by the deep blue waters of Lake Wanaka, sweet briar roses grow profusely during the summer in Central Otago, New Zealand. A delicate aroma emanates from this soft pink, cup-shaped flower which grows wild along the Haast... |
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Kayak Adventure Guide Abel Tasman National Park To learn the extensive history of Abel Tasman National Park, as well as to enjoy a safe kayaking adventure, it is a good idea to go with a guide. The pristine coast of the Abel Tasman National Park is a great place for beginners to learn... |
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TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Queenstown New Zealand An excursion aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu departs from the town of Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. With the Remarkables looking on, the TSS Earnslaw plies the cool waters of Lake Wakatipu between... |
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Pacific Coast South Bay Kaikoura New Zealand The Kaikoura Mountain Range sits above the mist as the sunset illuminates the Pacific Coast of South Bay on the South Island of New Zealand. Dominating and looking over the Pacific coast of South Bay, the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain range... |
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Te Pukatea Bay Abel Tasman National Park The tropical looking shores of Te Pukatea Bay are accessed by kayaking the waters of the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. Although the pristine sandy shores of Te Pukatea Bay are accessible by hiking the Abel Tasman Coast... |
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Nelson Lakes National Park Fern Picture Under the shelter of the forest canopy along the Bellbird Walk in the Nelson Lakes National Park, various varieties of ferns grow prolifically. A sign of new life - an unfurling shoot of a fern plant near the shores of Lake Rotoiti in the... |
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Fantail Falls Mt Aspiring National Park NZ Deep in the thick rainforest of South Westland are the pristine Fantail Falls in the Mt Aspiring National Park of New Zealand. A short bush walk from the main Haast Highway 6 brings the visitor to the pebbly banks of the Haast... |
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New Zealand Christmas Tree Picture An outstanding tree of crimson flowers and thick, tough leaves, New Zealand Christmas Trees are found in areas with mild weather conditions. Throughout the warmer coastal regions of the North Island of NZ, the New Zealand Christmas Tree... |
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New Zealand Fur Seal Pup North Island NZ The largest New Zealand Fur Seal colony is found at Cape Palliser on the North Island which plays host to a large number of Pups during the summer. The New Zealand Fur Seal was hunted near to extinction until its protection in 1894. Now the... |
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Hectors Dolphins Akaroa Harbour Canterbury NZ A glimpse at the smallest member of the delphinidae family, the Hector's Dolphins are also very rare and endemic to NZ, they are seen in Akaroa Harbour in Canterbury. The easiest way to identify the Hector's Dolphins in NZ waters is by the shape of their dorsal fin.... |
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Kaikoura Peninsula Canterbury New Zealand The Kaikoura Peninsula struts out from the Mainland into the pacific ocean and is backdropped by the Kaikoura Range. Aerial view of the Kaikoura Peninsula and coastline of the pacific ocean during a Whale Watching... |
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Split Apple Rock New Zealand The interestng formation of Split Apple Rock on the South Island of New Zealand looks exactly as the name suggests. Split Apple Rock, a rock formation near Marahau, Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman District, South... |
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Waitaki Rock Formations NZ Otekaike Limestone rock formations in the Waitaki Valley on the South Island of New Zealand. Rock formations at the Anatini Whale Fossil Site, near Ngapara, Waitaki District, North Otago,... |
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South Island Coast Picture Lush farmland stops short of the sandy coast of the Pacific Ocean on the South Island of New Zealand. Hurunui River Mouth near Cheviot, East Coast, South Island, New Zealand. |
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Badlands Landscape New Zealand A small pocket of badlands interrupt the coastal landscape of Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand. Cathedral Cliffs with Gore Bay behind near Cheviot, East Coast, South Island, New Zealand. |
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Gore Bay South Island NZ The small town of Gore Bay is tucked neatly on the shores of the Pacific Ocean on the South Island of New Zealand. Gore Bay near Cheviot, East Coast, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand. |
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Cute Sheep Picture Not really bothered by human presence, this cute sheep just gazed unperturbed at the camera. Sheep in Titirangi Bay Campground, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand. |
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Coastal Vacation New Zealand Kayaking the coastal bays and coves of the Abel Tasman is a great summer vacation option during a visit to New Zealand. Te Pukatea Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman District, South Island, New Zealand. |
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Photo Of A Sperm Whale A Sperm Whale will quite often rest on the surface of the water just like this one off the coast of Kaikoura in the South Island of New Zealand. Aerial view of a Sperm Whale resting on the surface of the water during a Whale Watching flight... |
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Bay Of Islands Accommodation Paihia The view from Cooks Lookout Motel in Paihia, Bay of Islands is a million dollar view! Situated close to the Haruru Falls near the town of Paihia, Cook's Lookout Motel offers stunning... |
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Livingstone Daisy Flowers A bright display of purple Livingstone Daisies in full bloom in the South Island of New Zealand. Livingstone Daisies, Mesembryanthemum criniflorum, growing on a wall along the road in the Waitaki... |
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Buller River South Island NZ The longest swingbridge in New Zealand spans the mighty Buller River in the South Island. Swingbridge across the Buller River, Buller Gorge, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand. |
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