New Zealand
New Zealand is a breathtakingly beautiful country that offers a diverse range of landscapes and natural wonders that are perfect for photography enthusiasts. From the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the rugged coastlines of the North Island, New Zealand is a photographer's paradise. Some of the most popular photography locations in New Zealand include Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and the Bay of Islands.
Photography regions of New Zealand
Photography of New Zealand
We planned to stay there for two days. It was raining a lot. All travelers had to leave in the convey with risk of road closure due to possible avalanche. Our trip was cut short one day earlier.
The Cathedral Cove – A must-see when you are in Coromandel, New Zealand. This tall rock with the nice shape in the ocean gives you a marvellous view when leaving the cave on the way to the spot. We also liked the fact, that most of the people visit this lovely place during daytime and leaving quite soon, resulting in a perfect spot to watch the sunset. (At least in spring) Moreover, keep the tide in mind when you want to walk to the other side.
Cathedral Cove cave view.... looking out to a fine day on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand's north island...
.... near Fox Glacier, on New Zealand's South Island
... with a thin film of water on the smooth sand, Waikanae Beach acts like a mirror for the setting sun
New Zealand's best one day walk.... sights I'm unlikely to witness again... this is a panoramic view from one of the highest points on the 23km trek, with volcanic crater lakes below and Lake Taupo in the distance...
... a sunset panorama with Castle Rock in the distance...
Hand held pano of the crater lakes of the Tongariro Crossing, reputed to be one of the best one day walks in the world..... across Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand. For those interested... check out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongariro_Alpine_Crossing
The New Zealand weather wasn't easy to deal with. A lot of rain wherever we went. The good thing was that with our camper we were flexible and the metservice forecast was astoundingly accourate, which took me a while to realize.
When we were in Tongariro National Park it was all rain and storm. We had planned two days there and I wanted to do the crossing on day two. But after a freezing night and a constant downpour in the morning we decided to head for the only place on the North Island where the forecast still showed some sun.
A real good decision. For one thing we were nearly the only people visiting + I had some sweet light at sunset.
North West Nelson Conservation Park, South island, New Zealand
Kitekite Falls, NZ
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Lake Adelaida, New Zealand.
A secret spot hidden in wilderness of Milford Sound. It requires 9 hours of walking through dense raw jungle to reach this place.
... on Castle Point Beach
Mount Aspiring National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
One of the most visited tourist attractions in the South Island of New Zealand, Milford Sound is a photographer's delight...
We spent a few days roaming around Mt. Cook/Aoraki National Park. This road is one of the most photographed place in New Zealand. It’s along the lake Pukaki, heading to the great Mt. Cook/Aoraki. I was just speechless, contemplating this beautiful landscape surrounding me.
Here's another look at one of New Zealand's more picturesque lighthouses, near the southern tip of the North Island...
The northern view.
Another view of the spectacular thermal pools in Wai O Tapu, New Zealand.... the best I've ever seen.
.... with Castle Rock in the distance
Piha, New Zealand
Aoraki National Park, New Zealand
Piha Beach, NZ
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Kitchener River, Mount Aspiring National park, New Zealand
North West Nelson Conservation Park, South island, New Zealand
.... at least, part of one, on Koekohe Beach, New Zealand's South Island
.... in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
Tongaporutu, North Island, New Zealand (with Mount Taranaki in the distance)...
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Wharariki Beach, Puponga, New Zealand
Long exposure night shot. Full moon covered by clouds makes nice lighting effect.
... here's another look at the Three Sisters on Tongaporutu Beach on New Zealand's North Island...
... I tried to capture the reflections from the Three Sisters on Tongaporutu Beach (near New Plymouth), but Mount Taranaki in the distance, still demands some attention....
.... NZ's South Island thermal paradise!
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Mosquito Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
North West Nelson Conservation Park, South island, New Zealand
... with Mount Taranaki (Egmont) in the background
Piha, New Zealand
New Zealand's longest wharf.... at Tolaga Bay, North Island of NZ
Piha, New Zealand
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to New Zealand!
Most notably David Hamments, StarCitizen, Joao Eduardo Figueiredo, Michael, Christian Seifert, Yi Jiang and Kamil Ghais.