It’s one of the most stunning places on the face of the earth.
New Zealand boasts volcanoes, placid lakes, rolling hills, opulent beaches, remarkable mountain ranges and delicious food to boot. These 20 photos of New Zealand demonstrate 20 good reasons why it’s one of my favorite places in the world.
Just look and see for yourself.
What a beautiful country! It never ceases to amaze me how such a small nation can be so diverse and endlessly breathtaking!
Pretty incredible, huh?
Stunning photos ! I so want to go there one day
I hope you make it there!
Some great photos! Love the one with the sheep.
Frank (bbqboy)
That was such a surreal moment! I couldn’t believe it was happening!
Stunning! Dan said he has been to about half these places, but unfortunately I am yet to make it to New Zealand. Hope to get there soon!
Ah, but only half! Guess you’re due back for another visit then!
Breathtaking photos! Haven’t been to New Zealand yet, but it’s on the bucket list. I’m really curious as to check out Desert Beach….does it fill up with water once the tides move in/out?
That’s not actually the name of it. I just can’t quite remember exactly where it was taken! I’ll do some more thinking and research and get back to you!
Awesome thanks buddy! I’ll be awaiting your response! 🙂
I’ve changed the name in the article as that was a little bit misleading. I took that photo during low tide in Abel Tasman National Park. As the tide goes out it leaves those ripples in its wake!
Lovely, thanks for getting back to me! 🙂
We have recently accepted a few guest posts on New Zealand and I thought I’ve seen the real beauty of it, but NOPE I was wrong. Your photos are just incredible and show the different side of the country. Peaceful and charming! Lake Tekapo is definitely my favourite one!
I love Lake Tekapo! I hope you can make it there some day!
Your photo are amazing! I’m going there in about 3 weeks and can’t wait. Drawing inspiration from your photos! 🙂
Have so much fun! You’re going to love it!
Gorgeous shots! So glad you included your pic of Cape Reinga…that was a really special place for us. The sheep shot, as mentioned by others, is amazing. Our six weeks or so of camper-vanning wasn’t nearly enough to see all we wanted to see. The positive part of that, I suppose, is looking forward to future visits!
Yeah, Cape Reinga was one of my favorites. I, too, found it to be an incredibly special place. I hope you make it a second time to see everything you missed! Maybe I’ll see you down there! 😉
Just for your reference, that’s Lake Pukaki in the photo with Mt Cook in the background. Lake Tekapo is back up the road about half an hour and yes, your are correct, has stunning turquois water from the glaciers.
Beautfiul…I live on South Island,,….there’s so much amazing beautiful scenery here from Nelson all the way down to Dunedin, Invercargill and everything in between, Mount Cook, Scarborough Reserve, Fjordlands, Wanaka, Queenstown, Otago, etc., etc., etc…..could go on forever….
I know exactly what you mean. I’m dying to go back!
Great shots Jeremy! They all make me want to go back to NZ.
Have to say love the pictures but think the photos you have said are Lake Wakatipu are actually Lake Hawea.
The first is heading towards the west coast from Hawea, just past Glen Dene Station the second looks like your looking back at Hawea from the look out.
The only reason I’m commenting is because I think Queenstown gets so much publicity when in fact the drive from Wanaka to Franz-Joseph is absolutely stunning in comparison. Love the ariel shot of you landing in Queenstown.
Amazing photos! New Zealand is such a beautiful country. By the way the food looks so delicious. 🙂
How lucky you were to visit such a stunning country .I love to visit New Zealand myself but with all the problems i am dealing with ,I don’t think that i will ever get a chance to go.That is a big shame
I’m sorry to hear that, Louisa. Maybe sometime in the future! 🙂
Thank youJeremy
your blog always on my top of mind while doing research for my upcoming journey with family. i planned to visit new zealand on 26 june 2017 or november 2017. due to i have to choose between 2 schedule time, i really want to hear your opinion. is it possible to travel from north (auckland) to south (queenstwon) for 2 weeks? my flight schedule from Jakarta, Indonesia only available arrived on Auckland, and i really want to go to hobbit place 1st since i loved LOTR movies ehehe. but as much i read about new zealand, south island is the best destination for us who love nature and adventurous. do you have ittinerary when you traveled to new zealand? i want to read up carefully. thanks you in advance
Jeremy you are making New Zealand even more attractive and fascinating.
I really can’t wait to visit all these breathtaking sites.
As a mountain girl the Franz Josef Glacier remains my favorite.
When my husband and I travelled there the beauty of NZ doesn’t even look real. Everywhere you look reminded me of a painting…We flew from Sydney to Queenstown and started our journey from there across the entire North and South islands and would do it again if I had the chance. Never thought I would ever get th chance to travel there! (Feeling very lucky and fortunate ?
It’s a pretty magical place. Can’t wait to get back there myself!