The Best Outdoor Activities in New Zealand experienced by Travel Photographers

Outdoor Activities in New Zealand

Top Travel Tips and Stories from Photographers

Hill

Roys Peak

This climb to Roy’s Peak seemed like a great idea when I read the description on New Zealand’s Department of Conservation’s website. “Easy Walk”, they said. After a painstaking 3-hour climb, my feet w...

Experienced by @Félix Lam | ©Unsplash

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Glacier

Milford Sound

Taken in Milford Sound, New Zealand. This was taken late in the afternoon on a rain-free day....

Experienced by @Peter Hammer | ©Unsplash

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Hill station

West Coast

The west coast of NZ looks like this most of the time. I didn’t see the sun once during my weeklong stay - it really gave the area a special atmosphere....

Experienced by @Tyler Lastovich | ©Unsplash

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Coast

Lake Tekapo

My friend who is a Pilot for Air Safaris in my hometown, Lake Tekapo - New Zealand, asked if I wanted to join her on a flight as she had a spare seat. Of course I could not say no, as surrounding Lake...

Experienced by @Jordan Heath | ©Unsplash

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Waterway

Queenstown

Truth be told, I didn’t even realise there were people in the image until I looked at it a few weeks later. It was a winter’s day in Queenstown and I was out for a walk while taking a break from the t...

Experienced by @Joel Staveley | ©Unsplash

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Mountain range

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

We woke early to watch the sun tear apart the clouds around Mt Aoraki (Mt Cook), revealing its monolithic self, and the peaks of its surrounding children....

Experienced by @Aleks Dahlberg | ©Unsplash

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Mountain range

Dart River-Te Awa Whakatipu

I shot this from a plane on a scenic flight through Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. It was so amazing to see the patterns of the river from above, observing how it carved its path into the lan...

Experienced by @Alistair MacKenzie | ©Unsplash

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Ocean

Tahunanui Beach

This photo was taken at the beach in my hometown. I love this place for both aesthetic and sentimental reasons. The ocean at sunset is my absolute favourite and this shot is no different. The bokeh is...

Experienced by @Samara Doole | ©Unsplash

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Ocean

Tahunanui

My style of photography is different. I have combined my love of soft focus, shallow depth of field, the water &the colour blue to come up with this series of photos. This photo was taken waist deep i...

Experienced by @Samara Doole | ©Unsplash

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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

We were on our way to Hooker Lake in New Zealand. While hiking we realized that path to the location is more magnificent than the lake itself....

Experienced by @Nik Shuliahin | ©Unsplash

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Ecoregion

Cardrona Bra Fence

During our trip through New Zealand we found this sweet spot. All the bras are from visitors. This is a social campaign from the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation near Queenstown. They collect som...

Experienced by @Pablo Heimplatz | ©Unsplash

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Tundra

Mount Cook

The beautiful views of the Hooker Valley Track are so special. Winter is the best time of year to go for snow capped peaks and an adventurous walk to the glacier....

Experienced by @Jordan Heath | ©Unsplash

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Underwater

Blue Pools Walk

Blue Pools in New Zealand on a sunny day has the clearest, coldest water I have ever seen. The brave even take a quick swim -highly refreshing!...

Experienced by @Tyler Lastovich | ©Unsplash

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Lake

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Took a light pre-dawn stroll to ‘Reflections Island’ of Lake Matheson. The trek was easy and the directions were clear. It is always a good idea to arrive here before the crowd does! The morning fog a...

Experienced by @Jingwei Ke | ©Unsplash

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Ocean

Lake Pukaki

We lived the van life for a few weeks and this was one of the most misty morning we ever had. It’s winter here and believe me, it’s cold. The heavy fog was ghostly floating over Lake Pukaki and made w...

Experienced by @Yoal Desurmont | ©Unsplash

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Glacial landform

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Hiking over a bridge up to Hooker Lake at the bottom of Mount Cook we were presented with this stunning view....

Experienced by @Danny Postma | ©Unsplash

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Glacier

89 Bushy Beach Rd

We were on our way to bushy beach in New Zealand to see some penguins. We didn’t see any penguins, but we saw some sea lions. This is south Island on the coast of NZ...

Experienced by @Tim Patch | ©Unsplash

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Loch

Lake Hauroko

A perfectly quiet night out at Lake Hauroko far into Fiordland New Zealand. Large rains had this dock slightly underwater making for a cool (literally) effect. Fun fact: this small lake is 462m deep...

Experienced by @Tyler Lastovich | ©Unsplash

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Cliff

Cable Bay

Slightly around the bend from the picturesque Cable Bay, who knows what you’ll find when you venture slightly beyond the main attraction!...

Experienced by @Rich Hay | ©Unsplash

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Hill

Christchurch

One of my couple shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand. This couple found the perfect location for our shooting and hit the right time to get this beautiful sunset for our photos....

Experienced by @Pablo Heimplatz | ©Unsplash

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Summit

Roys Peak

Have always loved winter season and this was taken from my trip to New Zealand, on a hike to the top of Roys Peak....

Experienced by @Aaron Sebastian | ©Unsplash

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Wildlife

Auckland

This beautiful mini-lop joined our family after the Christchurch earthquakes. He was named Radar because one ear always stood up!...

Experienced by @Sandy Millar | ©Unsplash

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Shore

Otago Peninsula Motel

We came home from Sandymount as the clouds were receding from the peninsula towards the city. The sun was shining through the mist and lighting up the water....

Experienced by @Aleks Dahlberg | ©Unsplash

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Nature reserve

Routeburn Track

My older brother ended up getting married in Queenstown, New Zealand in 2015. At the time this picture was taken I was in-between jobs and uncertain as to what lay ahead for me and my family. The trip...

Experienced by @Evan Clark | ©Unsplash

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Shore

Lake Pukaki

Lake Pukaki is one of three stunning alpine lakes located on the South Island of New Zealand not far from Mount Cook....

Experienced by @James Wilkinson | ©Unsplash

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Cliff

Tunnel Beach

This is risky business, the waves come high and the fall is long, the wind is rough and rock is below....

Experienced by @Aleks Dahlberg | ©Unsplash

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Cliff

Wharariki Beach

Walking around Wharariki beach lends a sense of wonder and scale. One of the best beaches I have ever visited....

Experienced by @Tyler Lastovich | ©Unsplash

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Hill

Abel Tasman National Park

First day with a new camera on a hike through the lovely Abel Tasman National Park in NZ. Shot at an extreme distance through golden hour haze. No edits....

Experienced by @Tyler Lastovich | ©Unsplash

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Headland

Nugget Point

Sometimes in life, we need to have a break and appreciate the world we live in....

Experienced by @zane carter | ©Unsplash

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Ecoregion

Tongariro National Park

On our way through New Zealand, we stop in the Tongariro National Park to have a look to that maintain. Unfortunately we can’t walk over the mountain, because there where a thunderstorm in that days…...

Experienced by @Pablo Heimplatz | ©Unsplash

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Whangarei Falls

Bridge

Whangarei Falls footbridge

Experienced by @Tim Swaan | © Unsplash

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Abel Tasman National Park

Ocean

Low Tide in Torrent Bay

Experienced by @Alex Green | © Unsplash

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Mount Maunganui

Ocean

Experienced by @Tim Marshall | © Unsplash

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D'Urville Island

Coast

ridge by an ocean

Experienced by @Alex Siale | © Unsplash

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Kohimarama

Ocean

Because the ocean is the best

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Smithfield

Ocean

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Lake Tekapo

Highland

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Piha Beach

Shore

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Queenstown

Ecoregion

The mammoth like mountains of New Zealand putting me right into scale

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Auckland Zoo

Wildlife

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Wanaka

Lake

The most photographed tree in New Zealand. Why? Just look at it!

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Treble Cone

Highland

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Mount Aspiring National Park

Mountain range

Mountains standing tall over Rob Roy Valley in Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand.

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Wanaka

Lake

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Muriwai

Jungle

Muriwai mailboxes

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Mahia

Ocean

Mahia ocean waves

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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Glacial lake

Snow Hooker Lake

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Narrow Neck Beach

Underwater

Swimmer splashing water

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Castlepoint Lighthouse

Headland

Clifftop Views

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Tongariro National Park

Volcanic landform

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Tawharanui Peninsula

Underwater

close-up-sea-tawharanui

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Mount Cook

Summit

Mount Cook in the distance

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Milford Sound

Ocean

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Maori Bay

Shore

Heading for the sea

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Kohimarama

Ocean

One Drop in the Ocean

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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Mountain range

Orion’s belt hangs over Mt Sefton

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Lake Pukaki

Mountain range

Autumn trees by a lake

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Mount Taranaki

Mountain

Views

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Fiordland National Park

Summit

View of Mountains in Fiordland

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Cape Reinga

Ocean

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The Best Outdoor Activities in New Zealand

Discover Outdoor Activities in New Zealand with the best pictures and tips from Travel Photographers to book your experience

Hill

Ocean

Beach

Mountain range

Shore

Highland

Glacial landform

Wildlife

Hill station

Loch

Waterfall

Cliff

Forest

Nature reserve

Summit

Headland

River

Reservoir

Lake

Ecoregion

Mountain

Coast

Fjord

Bridge

Skyline

Waterway

Plain

Glacier

Jungle

Glacial lake

Underwater

Watercourse

Stratovolcano

Lighthouse

Natural arch

Pier

Tundra

Badlands

Dock

Suspension bridge

Crater lake

Volcano

Bay

Dune

Mountain river

Panorama

Stream

Volcanic landform

National park

Tropical and subtropical coniferous forests

Rainforest

Tropics

Swimming pool

Desert

Ferris wheel

Archipelago

Sea cave

Hot spring

Lagoon

Mountain pass

Adventure

Outdoor Activities in New Zealand

Top Travel Tips and Stories from Photographers

Roys Peak

Milford Sound

West Coast

Lake Tekapo

Queenstown

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Dart River-Te Awa Whakatipu

Tahunanui Beach

Tahunanui

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Cardrona Bra Fence

Mount Cook

Blue Pools Walk

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Lake Pukaki