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New Zealand’s South Island Is Heaven On Earth
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During my travels throughout the world, I would rank New Zealand as my favorite place on Earth, the sights and wonders of the South Island have to be seen to be believed. Hidden beaches, grand mountain vistas, spectacular lakes and rustic buildings all add to the charm of this paradise.
These images I captured during my year spent travelling in this amazing country try to encapsulate the beautiful nature I experienced.
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Lone Tree Glenorchy
Hooker Lake
West Coast Sunset
Routeburn Sunrise
Glenorchy Pier
Wanaka Blue Light
Reflection
Approaching Storm Nugget Point
Hoopers Inlet
Lake Hayes
Swan Lake Queenstown
Arrowtown Church
Seagulls
Lake Wanaka
Run Down
Misty Lake
Arrowtown River
Routeburn River
Larnach Castle
Queenstown
Purakaunui Falls
Lake Te Anau
Church of the Good Shepard, Lake Tekapo
Mt. Cook Sunset
Abel Tasman Sunset
Mount Cook
Punakaiki Beach
Puponga Rainbow
Ashburton Sunset
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This is my home. Thanks for reminding me how amazing it is.
Lucky yooooou
You're so lucky!
It's amazing!
I travel around NZ last 7 months! It's the most stunning country in the world! Especially South Island!
what is the best season to travel?
Summer (December to February) is usually warm. Dry in the east and wet on the west side. Winter (June to August) is wet in the north and coldish in the south. You can still get fine periods in the winter though but it is usually the wettest part of the year. Summer is the camping season. Winter is the sking season (of course). There are many good ski fields to choose from. I suggest tramping in the bush during the summer. Just be prepared if you go out into the bush (forest) especially the Mountains The weather all year can change within hours from good to horrible and if you are unprepared you can get into a lot of difficulty quickly. Make sure you make people aware of where you are going when you head out into the mountains as well for if you get into difficulty (e.g. injured ) it can make it very hard for rescuers to find you or get to you. If you are well prepared you will have a great time. I suggest checking the Department of Conservation website.
Thanks, David Lorier-May, for all the great info on New Zealand's weather & the alert about preparation for forest exploration. Hopefully, I will be able to travel there in the near future.
awesome photos you must be a pro. makes me feel proud to be a kiwi
This is my home. Thanks for reminding me how amazing it is.
Lucky yooooou
You're so lucky!
It's amazing!
I travel around NZ last 7 months! It's the most stunning country in the world! Especially South Island!
what is the best season to travel?
Summer (December to February) is usually warm. Dry in the east and wet on the west side. Winter (June to August) is wet in the north and coldish in the south. You can still get fine periods in the winter though but it is usually the wettest part of the year. Summer is the camping season. Winter is the sking season (of course). There are many good ski fields to choose from. I suggest tramping in the bush during the summer. Just be prepared if you go out into the bush (forest) especially the Mountains The weather all year can change within hours from good to horrible and if you are unprepared you can get into a lot of difficulty quickly. Make sure you make people aware of where you are going when you head out into the mountains as well for if you get into difficulty (e.g. injured ) it can make it very hard for rescuers to find you or get to you. If you are well prepared you will have a great time. I suggest checking the Department of Conservation website.
Thanks, David Lorier-May, for all the great info on New Zealand's weather & the alert about preparation for forest exploration. Hopefully, I will be able to travel there in the near future.
awesome photos you must be a pro. makes me feel proud to be a kiwi