Feature: Mountain

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    Canterbury Foothills

    The impressive view from the summit of Mt Hutt ski area (2,080m elevation).

  • Moraine Lake

    One of the most photographed lakes in the world (and for good reason!); Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada.

  • Road to Paradise

    State Highway 80 takes you to Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park, which is home to 22 mountains reaching over 3,000m above sea level.

  • The One and Only

    New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki / Mt Cook (3,724m), looms large over State Highway 80.

  • Magnificent Milford

    It's easy to see why the famous author, Rudyard Kipling, described Milford Sound / Piopiotahi as the eighth wonder of the world.

  • Doubtful Sound

    Doesn’t matter if it’s rain or shine, Doubtful Sound / Patea is always a spectacular place to be.

  • Remarkable

    As cloud whips off the crags of The Remarkables the setting sun breaks the horizon and lights the mountainside in a blaze of fire.

  • Reflection Perfection

    Which way is up?  A beautifully still and crisp winter's morning at Lake Matheson, Westland Tai Poutini National Park.

  • Tasman Lake Ice

    When the Tasman Glacier (New Zealand's longest, at 25 km) calves ice into its terminal lake, a winter wonderland is the result.

  • Mueller Lake

    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.

  • Pukaki

    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.

  • Milford on Fire

    Red sky at night, shepherd's delight. Not that any shepherds live at Milford Sound.

  • Fallen Stars

    Pipis (shellfish) in the waters of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi almost look like stars fallen from the sky

  • Light Rift

    Just on sunset the sun broke the horizon and painted this sweet line of light across the Remarkables.

  • Blue Heron

    A super crisp winter's afternoon on the shore of Lake Heron

  • Road with a View

    The iconic view from Peter’s Lookout across Lake Pukaki to Aoraki / Mt Cook

  • Aoraki Aliens

    A UFO cloud (altocumulus lenticularis) hovers over Aoraki / Mt Cook

  • Country Road

    A chilly start to the day (-14 degrees C) on a back country road near Lake Tekapo

  • Omarama Contrasts

    The interplay of light and shadow make for a partly abstract take on a classic Mackenzie Basin scene

  • Golden Arches

    A nor'west sky over Lake Tekapo lights up at sunset

  • Icy Sealy

    The wintry view from Sealy Tarns towards Aoraki / Mt Cook

  • Red Tarns

    The Red Tarns are accessed via an hour and a bit climb from Aoraki / Mt Cook village

  • Along The Canal

    In summer the lupin flowers blooming along the hydro canals of the Mackenzie Basin are a treat for the eye

  • State Highway 8

    When State Highway 8 comes alongside Lake Pukaki the first sight of its glacial blue water is almost too difficult to believe

  • Alps Sunrise

    The rising sun creates strong light contrasts on the Southern Alps

  • Lake Heron Dusk

    Dusk at Lake Heron brings out and intense crimson hue in the sky

  • Calm Colour

    Lupin flowers line the Pukaki Canal in the Mackenzie Basin

  • Mueller Lake Twilight

    Mueller Lake, Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with moonlight starting to take over from sunlight

  • Fiordland

    The last glow of the day illuminates the Cleddau Valley and Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park

  • Hollyford

    An early morning view up the Hollyford River to Mt Talbot (2,105 m), Fiordland National Park

  • Mackenzie Country

    An aerial view of the Two Thumb Range and Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Basin

  • Fox Glacier

    Golden light illuminates Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe as the sun sets over the Tasman Sea
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