Location: Canterbury

Kaikoura, Canterbury Plains, Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park, Mackenzie Basin

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    Canterbury Foothills

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

  • Frosty

    When the hoar frost descends on the Mackenzie Country it can be so intense that it looks like snow!

  • Braided

    An aerial view of the Godley River entering Lake Tekapo.

  • Road with a View

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

  • Kōwhai

    A lone kōwhai tree against the setting sun.

  • Mackenzie Country

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

  • Lupin Diversity

    Although mostly purples and pinks, lupins can be found in a diverse range of colours (Lake Tekapo)

  • Godley

    An aerial view of the Godley River has it descends from the Southern Alps towards Lake Tekapo

  • Lupin Mania

    Although predominantly seen in purples and pinks, lupins can be found in nearly every colour of the rainbow.

  • The One and Only

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

  • Peter’s Lookout

    When you're on State Highway 80 and have this view of Lake Pukaki and Aoraki - Mt Cook, you know only good things lie ahead.

  • Sefton Alpenglow

    The glowing summit of Mt Sefton (3151m), captured approximately 30 minutes before sunrise

  • Nor’west Dawn

    A spectacular sunrise on a windy morning in the Tasman Valley heralds bad weather ahead

  • Benmore Skies

    A long exposure of nor'west skies over Lake Benmore

  • Ben Ohau Range

    Sunrise lights up the Ben Ohau Range across Lake Pukaki

  • Rakaia River

    The wandering braids of the Rakaia River, taken near Double Hill Station

  • Blue Hour

    Blue hour at Lake Camp, Canterbury

  • Alps Sunrise

    The rising sun creates strong light contrasts on the Southern Alps

  • Winter Dawn

    A crystal clear morning at Lake Camp in the Canterbury high country

  • Above the Inversion

    Aoraki-Mt Cook (3724m) towers above inversion cloud blanketing the Tasman Valley

  • Golden Glow

    The last moments of warmth for the day light up the trees lining Lake Camp

  • All in a Row

    An alignment of rocks provides a great leading line to this winter scene at Lake Tekapo

  • 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.

  • Cool Reflection

    A hoar frost descends on the trees surrounding Wairepo Arm, near Twizel.

  • Sunset Storm

    After a day of grey, Lake Tekapo puts on an incredible show for the last few minutes before nightfall.

  • Mt Potts

    Mt Potts (2184m) reflected in the calm waters of Lake Camp

  • Hoary

    A hoar frost captured at Lake Ruatanwiha, Canterbury

  • Twizel

    The fog begins to dissipate, revealing the hoar frost enveloping the Twizel area

  • Frosted

    A frozen Lake Lyell in the headwaters of the Rakaia River

  • Lyell Lake

    Pre-sunrise glow on the Southern Alps at the headwaters of the Rakaia River, Canterbury

  • Sefton

    The rising sun strikes the impressive eastern face of Mt Sefton (3151m)

  • Convergence

    The Tasman River (left) and Hooker River (right) converge and flow towards Lake Pukaki

  • Hooker Lake

    Hooker Lake and Aoraki-Mt Cook, taken on a winter's day just after sunset

  • Many Become One

    The many braids of the Godley River, taken near its confluence with Lake Tekapo

  • Clay Cliffs

    Eroded spires of rock and silt project into the fog at the Clay Cliffs, Omarama

  • Craigieburn Range

    A nuclear sunrise over the Castle Hill Basin reflects in a tarn in the Craigieburn Range

  • Sefton Southwards

    The spine of the Southern Alps extending to the northern face of Mt Sefton (3,151m)

  • Pukaki Paddling

    A lone kayaker on Lake Pukaki with Aoraki-Mt Cook looming large on the horizon

  • Apocalypse Sunset

    A storm coinciding with sunset made for a surreal scene across the Canterbury Plains

  • Godley Braids

    The intricate braids of the Godley River, which flows into Lake Tekapo

  • Winter Simplicity

    Hoar frost coating trees near Twizel creates a surreal winter scene

  • Black and Gold

    The setting sun casts the last warmth of the day along the shoreline of Lake Camp, Canterbury

  • Lenticular

    A lenticular cloud hovers like a UFO above Lake Pukaki and the Southern Alps

  • Mueller to Hooker

    A mid-winter view from a spot near Mueller Hut towards the Hooker Valley and Aoraki-Mt Cook

  • Winter’s Hold

    An aerial abstract of winter at Tasman Lake, Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park

  • Ohau Range

    An icy morning in the Mackenzie Basin as first light illuminates the Ohau Range

  • A Fiery Start

    A colourful sunrise lights up remnant snow from a recent storm in the Tasman Valley

  • Glacial Abstract

    Soft morning light highlights the soft edges and curves of snow-covered ice in Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
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