• Lindis Lupins

    Lupins along the northern approach of State Highway 8 to Lindis Pass

  • Church of the Good Shepherd

    The Church of the Good Shepherd, surrounded by invasive weeds.  But aren't they pretty! :-)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Cool Reflection

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

  • The One and Only

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

  • 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.

  • Kōwhai

    A lone kōwhai tree against the setting sun.

  • All The Colours

    A double rainbow and lupins in full bloom makes for a colourful scene at Lake Tekapo.

  • Braided

    An aerial view of the Godley River entering Lake Tekapo.

  • 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.

  • Sunset Storm

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

  • Waimakariri Rainbow

    A rainstorm arrives just as the sun is about to set.

  • Canterbury Foothills

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