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travelers stories about Waterway in Whataroa, New Zealand

Waterway in Whataroa, New Zealand

  19 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


Adventuring our way around New Zealand in our motorhome, we came across a small town Whataroa. Just out of that town is this wonderful overpass with glacier water flowing below from the surrounding mountains. With the perfect moody conditions we could not pass up the opportunity to get out and fly (even though it was slightly raining). Our drone/s lasted the quick fly and the shots came out better than anticipated, we hope you enjoy just as much!


  Experienced by Daniel Connellan


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Glacial landform in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

  28 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


Seeing this glacier was awesome, but I was more impressed at how much it had retreated -and just how quickly that had happened! Sadly, you can no longer hike up to the glacier and this photo had to be taken from over 750m away. In 2008, standing in that same spot, I would have been *on* the glacier. Glaciers come and go naturally, but they are especially sensitive to change and our climate reality looks a little bleak. We can do better :)


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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travelers stories about Lake in Lake Matheson, New Zealand

Lake in Lake Matheson, New Zealand

  33 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


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 also adds to the mirror-like lake, making it exceptionally enchanting.


  Experienced by Jingwei Ke


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travelers stories about Mountain in Lake Matheson, New Zealand

Mountain in Lake Matheson, New Zealand

  33 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


A unique view and a perfect reflection is waiting for your camera if you head to Lake Matherson, New Zealand. Surprisingly I was the only one there, 9:30am and pure silence.


  Experienced by Yoal Desurmont


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travelers stories about Highland in Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Highland in Fox Glacier, New Zealand

  35 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


Walking alone at dusk along an immense rock wall into the promise of a sunset was very surreal. The low, thick clouds made it feel like you were in a tunnel - moving towards the light at the end.


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

Mountain range in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

  44 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


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


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travelers stories about Glacial lake in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

Glacial lake in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

  44 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


This was taken in the evening at Hooker Lake where i was alone in the dark apart from a few large possums. I used a long exposure but due to the wind, some of the icebergs shifted and so are slightly blurry in this image. littleleafcreative.com


  Experienced by Kerensa Pickett


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travelers stories about Wildlife in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

Wildlife in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

  44 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


The Kea is the only alpine parrot in the world! I took this image in New Zealand at Mueller Hut, over looking the great Aoraki National Park. Mt Sefton in the background.


  Experienced by Will Turner


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Mount Cook, New Zealand

Glacial landform in Mount Cook, New Zealand

  45 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


The wonder of The Hooker Glacier and glacial lake and the fret of Mt Cook, NZ. In winter the lake is iced over and some adventurous souls walk out onto it, not me though I’d rather view from afar.


  Experienced by Jordan Heath


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travelers stories about Highland in Mount Cook, New Zealand

Highland in Mount Cook, New Zealand

  45 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


At Offcut, we’re lucky to call New Zealand home. This stunning country of big mountains and beautiful coastline is both our HQ and our playground. It’s right here that we make our limited range of lifetime guaranteed hats from fabric destined for landfill and plant a tree with every hat sold. Join us on the adventure!


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Mount Cook, New Zealand

Mountain range in Mount Cook, New Zealand

  45 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


Watching this sunset was one of the best experiences of my life - we did the Mt Cook walk in the late evening hoping to get Mt Cook for sunset. It was raining all day and all afternoon, but we set out anyway not expecting to even be able to see it. The clouds started to clear just as the sun moved behind the mountain ranges and was almost totally clear while the pinks were out. So glad that we made the decision to go anyway, mother nature had our back.


  Experienced by Jade Stephens


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travelers stories about Summit in Mount Cook, New Zealand

Summit in Mount Cook, New Zealand

  45 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


On our 3.5 hour drive to Mt Cook, we were surrounded by rain clouds and fog with poor visibility. We considered many times to turn around rather than waste the time driving there if we weren’t going to see anything - we had heard it was unseeable when the weather gets bad, but this was our last day in New Zealand if we were going to see it. We decided to persevere and kept driving, keeping faith that it would clear up. Only within the last 2kms of driving, it did, the sun came out the clouds cleared. It was so worth it. What a mountain. Always keep the faith.


  Experienced by Jamie Davies


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Mount Cook, New Zealand

Glacial landform in Mount Cook, New Zealand

  45 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


Captured are the great Southern Alps in Mt Cook National Park, NZ. My friend is a pilot and took me on a flight around the Alps. The scenery is stunning!


  Experienced by Jordan Heath


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Mount Cook, New Zealand

Glacial landform in Mount Cook, New Zealand

  45 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


The great Southern Alps of Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand. My friend is a pilot and flew me around the alps on a beautiful sunny day. The scenery was absolutely stunning!


  Experienced by Jordan Heath


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travelers stories about Hill in Mount Cook, New Zealand

Hill in Mount Cook, New Zealand

  45 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


As you round the bend of the final obscuring mountain, Mount Cook (the highest mountain in New Zealand) looms in the distance amidst the snow-covered peaks of the surrounding ranges. An absolutely spectacular, scenic trip.


  Experienced by Eyrie Photography


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travelers stories about Cliff in Hooker Lake, New Zealand

Cliff in Hooker Lake, New Zealand

  54 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


This image was taken at Hooker lake New Zealand, the image is named black ice because the glaciers beauty is stolen by the lake it sits above, unnoticed.


  Experienced by Will Turner


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travelers stories about Nature reserve in Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand

Nature reserve in Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand

  56 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


Hiking in New Zealand really is a treat. Most everyone you meet is just out to enjoy the day and see as many sights as they can. The government has done a great job at supporting this culture and almost all tracks are well marked and in amazing shape. The low population on the South Island means that you may only pass a few other people on a whole day of hiking to a truly stunning place, another bonus if you are seeking solitude!


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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travelers stories about Highland in Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand

Highland in Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand

  58 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


After hiking to the well-known Hooker Lake in NZ, you are treated to an equally rewarding view on the return trip. The valley stretches off into the horizon, meeting Lake Pukaki. At only 1.5hrs and on a perfectly groomed trail, this is a hike no one has an excuse not to do.


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Kea Point, New Zealand

Mountain range in Kea Point, New Zealand

  58 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


This is Mt. Cook / Aoraki, the highest summit in New Zealand (+ 3500m) This shot was taken from Kea Point with my big 230mm lens, but it was actually pretty far out !


  Experienced by Yoal Desurmont


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Southern Alps, New Zealand

Mountain range in Southern Alps, New Zealand

  63 km from Ōkārito Lagoon


I really like that sharp mountain v. smooth clouds look. I remember thinking that the slope of the clouds almost matched the mountain range when I snapped it.


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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