Landscape Format
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The vastness of the Fiordland wilderness, captured on a charter flight above Doubtful Sound (Lake Browne in the centre-foreground) -
The glowing summit of Mt Sefton (3151m), captured approximately 30 minutes before sunrise -
The kea (nestor notablis), the world's only alpine parrot and found only in the South Island of New Zealand -
A stunning evening sky reflects in a tarn in the Lake Adelaide basin, Fiordland National Park -
The setting sun provides some warm light to an otherwise cold winter's day at Sutherland Sound, Fiordland National Park -
Sunrise from the flank of Mt Luxmore on the Kepler Track, viewed towards Lake Te Anau -
The incredible peaks of Stargazer (2352m) and Skyscraper (2347m), located on the northern flank of Mt Aspiring / Tititea -
Stirling Falls (151m), Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, illuminated by the rays of the setting sun -
Lake Nerine sits high in the Humboldt Mountains in the far reaches of Mt Aspiring National Park -
A nuclear sunrise over the Castle Hill Basin reflects in a tarn in the Craigieburn Range -
The Earnslaw Glacier hangs precariously below the twin peaks of Mt Earnslaw (2,830m) -
Pre-dawn reflections in one of the several small tarns dotting the valley floor in the Earnslaw Burn -
The spine of the Southern Alps extending to the northern face of Mt Sefton (3,151m) -
The Southern Alps at sunrise; the Fox River and the West Coast can be seen on the horizon -
A storm coinciding with sunset made for a surreal scene across the Canterbury Plains -
Lake Angelus, Nelson Lakes National Park, in a setting that could be from another planet -
The setting sun casts the last warmth of the day along the shoreline of Lake Camp, Canterbury -
A spectacular sunrise on a windy morning in the Tasman Valley heralds bad weather ahead -
A mid-winter view from a spot near Mueller Hut towards the Hooker Valley and Aoraki-Mt Cook -
The stunning Cathedral Cove is located in the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve, Coromandel -
The Riuwaka River emerges from a cave deep in the Takaka Hills into lush rainforest -
A still winter's day leads to a near perfect reflection on Wairepo Arm, near Twizel -
Sun lit mist after a period of rain heavy rain on State Highway 94, Fiordland National Park -
Inversion cloud in Nelson Lakes National Park captured in a 25-second long exposure -
The track to Lake Angelus along the Robert Ridge Route has some precarious sections across craggy mountain tops -
The seemingly never-ending ranges of Kahurangi National Park, viewed from a peak 1,805m high in Nelson Lakes National Park -
The foothill ranges between Mt Hutt and Mt Somers provide this great layering effect -
Fiordland National Park is home to thousands of rivers and streams which flow through primordial forest -
Nor'wester storms can quickly transform Canterbury's alpine lakes, including Lake Pukaki, from placid calmness to raging surf -
A fresh winter coat of snow drapes the mountains surrounding Lake Heron, Canterbury -
For a brief minute or two the wind stops, the lake goes still, and Aoraki-Mt Cook reflects perfectly in Lake Pukaki -
Recent rain at Lake Hauroko, New Zealand's deepest lake, results in the lake being that little bit deeper -
Golden light illuminates Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe as the sun sets over the Tasman Sea -
An early morning view up the Hollyford River to Mt Talbot (2,105 m), Fiordland National Park -
The last glow of the day illuminates the Cleddau Valley and Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park -
North-westerly conditions can often produce fiery sunsets over the eastern past of the South Island -
Mueller Lake, Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with moonlight starting to take over from sunlight -
Tawhai Falls is a short and easy walk near Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park -
The iconic view from the summit Mount Maunganui to the suburban area which shares the same name -
Fletcher Bay, located at the northernmost point of the Coromandel Peninsula, marks one end of the Coromandel Coastal Walkway -
The rising sun pierces through thick pohutukawa forest near Whangapoua, Coromandel Peninsula -
When State Highway 8 comes alongside Lake Pukaki the first sight of its glacial blue water is almost too difficult to believe -
In summer the lupin flowers blooming along the hydro canals of the Mackenzie Basin are a treat for the eye -
State Highway 6 weaves along the narrow strip between the Tasman Sea and Paparoa National Park -
The large septarian concretions of Moeraki Beach, otherwise known as the Moeraki Boulders -
Although mostly purples and pinks, lupins can be found in a diverse range of colours (Lake Tekapo) -
Minutes after capturing this image at Lake Tekapo, the heavens opened and I was running for cover! -
A classic Kiwi scene: baches (sometimes called cribs) beside the water at Lake Alexandrina, with lupins providing a splash of colour -
A long exposure turns this windy and wild shore at Lake Tekapo into a picture of calmness -
The interplay of light and shadow make for a partly abstract take on a classic Mackenzie Basin scene -
The protected wildlife refuge of Lake Alexandrina is a serene spot to see out the end of the day -
A longer shutter speed was used here to capture the swaying of the lupins in the strong breeze (Lake Tekapo) -
A spectacular display of the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights), viewed west of Christchurch in May 2017 -
The shores of Lake Monowai are littered with these drowned trees, victims of the hydro scheme constructed in the 1920's -
Just on sunset the sun broke the horizon and painted this sweet line of light across the Remarkables. -
Pipis (shellfish) in the waters of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi almost look like stars fallen from the sky -
A summer storm over the Waimakariri River coincides with sunset to create a spectacular end to the day -
The Church of the Good Shepherd, surrounded by invasive weeds. But aren't they pretty! 🙂 -
Lake Pukaki takes on this stunning turquoise colour due to the presence of rock flour, which is sourced from the grinding of glaciers against mountains in the headwaters of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. -
This view up the Hooker River towards Mueller Lake, in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, is obtained around 20 minutes walk in on the Hooker Valley Track. -
When the Tasman Glacier (New Zealand's longest, at 25 km) calves ice into its terminal lake, a winter wonderland is the result. -
Which way is up? A beautifully still and crisp winter's morning at Lake Matheson, Westland Tai Poutini National Park. -
As cloud whips off the crags of The Remarkables the setting sun breaks the horizon and lights the mountainside in a blaze of fire. -
In 1925 Lake Monowai was raised two metres to provide for a hydroelectric scheme; drowned trees remain on the water's edge to this day. -
Doesn’t matter if it’s rain or shine, Doubtful Sound / Patea is always a spectacular place to be. -
It's easy to see why the famous author, Rudyard Kipling, described Milford Sound / Piopiotahi as the eighth wonder of the world. -
One of the many beautiful waterfalls in the Catlins Conservation Park, located in the south-east corner of the South Island. -
New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki / Mt Cook (3,724m), looms large over State Highway 80. -
Named after it's distance from Greymouth, 13 Mile is probably best known for the Motukiekie Rocks, but there's way more on offer than that. -
State Highway 80 takes you to Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park, which is home to 22 mountains reaching over 3,000m above sea level. -
Any icy start to the day at Lake Kirkpatrick, located in the hills behind Queenstown. -
A double rainbow and lupins in full bloom makes for a colourful scene at Lake Tekapo. -
After a day of grey, Lake Tekapo puts on an incredible show for the last few minutes before nightfall. -
One of the most photographed lakes in the world (and for good reason!); Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada. -
This jetty at the Marakura Yacht Club, Lake Te Anau, looks out to the vast wilderness of Fiordland National Park. -
Located at Wharariki Beach (my fave beach in New Zealand), the Archway Islands are always an impressive sight. -
Located on the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy, this view nearly always causes you to crash your car. -
A remnant of the last ice age, Lake Mapourika is located just to the north of Franz Josef. -
The walk between Stony Bay and Fletchers Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula is one of New Zealand's must-do activities.
