New Zealand Travel Pictures

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Mount Doom from Lord of the Rings, New Zealand

Milford Sound is one of the most spectacular locations in New Zealand. It is a large fjord, surrounded by huge cliffs, which leads out into the sea. In winter time you can still see snow on the peaks of the cliffs, as shown in the photos. The area is one of the wettest in New Zealand in terms of rainfall, but on a rainy day the sight of water gushing down the cliff faces is equally as spectacular.

Mount Ngarahoe from National Park, New Zealand

The Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand

The Tongariro crossing is considered the best one day hike in New Zealand. It is a 17km trek which goes around Mount Ngauruhoe, which is otherwise known as Mount Doom in Lord of the Rings. In winter time, the trek can only be attempted if the conditions are right, and requires safety gear such as crampons. Below is a picture of Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand.

Lake Taupo seen from the Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand

View from Mount Hutt, New Zealand

Valley below Mount Hutt, New Zealand

Mount Hutt, New Zealand

Mount Hutt is a popular ski destination in New Zealand, being little more than an hour's drive from Christchurch, the main city of the South Island. The nearest town to Mount Hutt is Methven, from where you can drive or take a bus up to the slopes. It is one of the few ski areas where you can see the sea from the mountain tops.

Kaikora, New Zealand

Kaikora, New Zealand

Kaikora, New Zealand

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Mount Cook, New Zealand

Blue lake near Mount Cook, New Zealand

The South Island of New Zealand is known for its many distinctive bright blue lakes, of which there are over 3800 in New Zealand. Above left is a picture of Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand.

Waterfall, New Zealand

Dunedin, New Zealand

Lake Wakatipu by Queenstown, New Zealand

Mirror lakes near Te Anau, New Zealand