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photo of Camping Destination Marlborough New Zealand 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...
photo of Northern Royal Albatross Otago Peninsula NZ 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...
photo of Apricot Fruit Harvest Roxburgh New Zealand 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...
photo of Mt Cook Canterbury New Zealand 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,...
photo of Ship Creek Westland South Island NZ 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...
photo of Rock Art Gillespies Beach West Coast New Zealand 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,...
photo of Picture Of New Zealand Sea Lions 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...
photo of Ocean Waves Pacific Coast New Zealand 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...
photo of Catlins Beach Sea Shell NZ 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...
photo of Kaikoura Coast Aerial Picture New Zealand 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...
photo of South Bay Sunset Kaikoura Coast New Zealand 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...
photo of Punga Cove Resort Recreation Marlborough Sounds NZ 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...
photo of Sweet Briar And Lake Wanaka Central Otago NZ 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...
photo of Kayak Adventure Guide Abel Tasman National Park 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...
photo of TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Queenstown New Zealand 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...
photo of Pacific Coast South Bay Kaikoura New Zealand 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...
photo of Te Pukatea Bay Abel Tasman National Park 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...
photo of Nelson Lakes National Park Fern Picture 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...
photo of Fantail Falls Mt Aspiring National Park NZ 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...
photo of Hectors Dolphins Akaroa Harbour Canterbury NZ 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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