Canterbury
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When the hoar frost descends on the Mackenzie Country it can be so intense that it looks like snow! -
New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki / Mt Cook (3,724m), looms large over State Highway 80. -
Although mostly purples and pinks, lupins can be found in a diverse range of colours (Lake Tekapo) -
An aerial view of the Godley River has it descends from the Southern Alps towards Lake Tekapo -
Although predominantly seen in purples and pinks, lupins can be found in nearly every colour of the rainbow. -
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. -
The glowing summit of Mt Sefton (3151m), captured approximately 30 minutes before sunrise -
A spectacular sunrise on a windy morning in the Tasman Valley heralds bad weather ahead -
Aoraki-Mt Cook (3724m) towers above inversion cloud blanketing the Tasman Valley -
An alignment of rocks provides a great leading line to this winter scene at Lake Tekapo -
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. -
After a day of grey, Lake Tekapo puts on an incredible show for the last few minutes before nightfall. -
A nuclear sunrise over the Castle Hill Basin reflects in a tarn in the Craigieburn Range -
The spine of the Southern Alps extending to the northern face of Mt Sefton (3,151m) -
A storm coinciding with sunset made for a surreal scene across the Canterbury Plains -
The setting sun casts the last warmth of the day along the shoreline of Lake Camp, Canterbury -
A mid-winter view from a spot near Mueller Hut towards the Hooker Valley and Aoraki-Mt Cook -
Soft morning light highlights the soft edges and curves of snow-covered ice in Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park -
A winter storm creates a light show across the Tasman Valley, Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park -
A still winter's day leads to a near perfect reflection on Wairepo Arm, near Twizel -
A serenely still day in the Mackenzie Country with a nor'west sky reflecting in Lake Ruataniwha -
The foothill ranges between Mt Hutt and Mt Somers provide this great layering effect -
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 -
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 -
Early morning starts at Lake Tasman may be cold but they are often beautiful for photography -
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 -
The sprint to get to Tasman Lake at sunrise on this cold winter's morning was well worth the effort! -
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 -
In November 2016 the Kaikoura area was hit by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake; but the place remains as beautiful as ever! -
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! 🙂 -
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. -
State Highway 80 takes you to Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park, which is home to 22 mountains reaching over 3,000m above sea level. -
A double rainbow and lupins in full bloom makes for a colourful scene at Lake Tekapo.
