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.
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...
... of Mount Tasman and Mount Cook as the sun rises over one of the more famous "mirror lakes" in New Zealand's South Island
Puponga, New Zealand
... a sunset panorama with Castle Rock in the distance...
.... NZ's South Island thermal paradise!
Deep in jungle near Milford Sound, New Zealand
North West Nelson Conservation Park, South island, New Zealand
Piha Beach, NZ
East Coast, New Zealand
The base walk around Mount Maunganui (Mauao) is one of my favourite walks in New Zealand.... the Pohutukawa trees in full bloom in January are simply magic.
Milford Sound looking northwest from the township. Mitre Peak (centre) rises 1,692 metres above the sound.
.... in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
The waterfalls of Milford Sound, NZ (South Island) flow almost continuously as it rains there about 80% of the year....
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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...
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.
.... sunset pano at Castle Point, New Zealand
Mosquito Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
North West Nelson Conservation Park, South island, New Zealand
Mount Aspiring National Park, West Coast, New Zealand
... not sure why the water in front of this beach boulder is so brown....
.... at least, part of one, on Koekohe Beach, New Zealand's South Island
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
Tongaporutu, North Island, New Zealand (with Mount Taranaki in the distance)...
A few days ago I returned from a 4-week trip through New Zealand. The first photo I show you was taken on the very windy Wharariki Beach. The days we were there we had some severe gale and I still had some nasty sand corns in my eyes days after taking this photo. At least I had my camera securely wrapped in plastic bags for this shoot.
... here's another look at the Three Sisters on Tongaporutu Beach on New Zealand's North Island...
.... with Castle Rock in the distance
Piha, New Zealand
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Kitekite Falls, NZ
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
East Coast, New Zealand
Piha, New Zealand
New Zealand's longest wharf.... at Tolaga Bay, North Island of NZ
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to New Zealand!
Most notably David Hamments, StarCitizen, Joao Eduardo Figueiredo, Michael, Christian Seifert, Yi Jiang and Kamil Ghais.