1 May 2019
Swan Lagoon, Ohao
There were no swans on this lake during this brief and wonderful time of sunset, but several ducks. Elevation: 590 meters
30 Apr 2019
Purakaunui Falls, Otago
On the way to the Purakunai Falls you'll find this mini-version of the main attraction about half-way between the main road and the falls. In North America and…
30 Apr 2019
Purakaunui Falls, Otago
A beautiful waterfall I had almost to myself. As I visited in the autumn there were very few visitors around and that made the place that much more amazing.……
28 Apr 2019
The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka
Perhaps the most famous tree in the world, in an ever changing environment. This time it was extremely windy and cold, and not at all pleasant, but visually…
28 Apr 2019
The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka
Perhaps the most famous tree in the world, in an ever changing environment. This time it was extremely windy and cold, and not at all pleasant, but visually…
24 Apr 2019
Lady Knox Geyser, Rotorua, Rotorua
Even though I visited here in autumn, this site was exceptionally popular and crowded, and not pleasurable at all, except for the geyser. Left to its own…
23 Apr 2019
Owharoa Falls, Waikino
This is a hidden gem that's easily missed and not visited by many compared to other waterfalls in New Zealand. The river turns 90 degrees here, and has a short…
22 Apr 2019
Whangarei Falls, Northland
For a brief few seconds these two kids chose to stand in front of the waterfall, providing an excellent scale of this magnificent place.
24 Nov 2018
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani)
Rainbow-bearded thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is one of few high altitude hummingbirds, and not easy to get up close with unless you know it's favorite…
24 Nov 2018
Rufous-bellied Seedsnipe (Attagis gayi)
I immediately thought of ptarmigans of northern Europe when I encountered this rufous-bellied seedsnipe (Attagis gayi). It is in fact a short-legged wader…