Swan Lagoon, Ohao, New Zealand

Swan Lagoon, Ohao

There were no swans on this lake during this brief and wonderful time of sunset, but several ducks. Elevation: 590…


Purakaunui Falls, New Zealand

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…


Purakaunui Falls, New Zealand

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…


The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

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,…


The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

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,…


Lady Knox Geyser, New Zealand

Lady Knox Geyser, Rotorua, Rotorua

Even though I visited here in autumn, this site was exceptionally popular and crowded, and not pleasurable at all,…


Owharoa Falls, New Zealand

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…


Whangarei Falls, New Zealand

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…