There are so many reasons to visit New Zealand, it feels like you are passing through the set of a movie when traveling the country.
Visit New Zealand in 33 Photos
33 Reasons to Visit New Zealand – A photo says a 1000 words
New Zealand is probably one of the most photogenic countries on earth.
The photos say it all! Why you should visit New Zealand right now!
The sun sets on a beach near Oamaru on the South Island, New Zealand.
There's a reason Peter Jackson came back again and again to film his epic trilogies, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in his home country.
The Church of the Good Shepherd on Lake Tekapo on the South Island, New Zealand.
Each corner you turn changes into a completely different scene.
Looking over Queenstown at night.
From jagged glacial mountains to long sandy beaches, New Zealand is a feast for the eyes.
Sunrise on the Moeraki Boulders on the Otago coast of New Zealand.
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The mighty cliffs of Milford Sound, New Zealand.
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The sky explodes in colour on the South Island of New Zealand.
There are many reasons to Visit New Zealand including adventure travel, hiking, water sports, and culture but for me, capturing the beauty of its diverse scenery was what made it so memorable.
Enjoying the beauty of Abel Tasman by kayak.
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Hiking the Fox Glacier in New Zealand.
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The turquoise glacial waters of the South Island, New Zealand.
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Standing on the edge of the thermal pools of Rotorua, New Zealand.
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Taking a moment to enjoy the sunset on the South Island of New Zealand.
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Swimming with dolphins off the coast of the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand.
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The harsh but beautiful landscape of the Tongariro Crossing on the North Island of New Zealand.
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The beautiful Lake Wanaka.
Watching whales fluke in Kaikoura, New Zealand.
Waters rage at Huka Falls on the Waikato River near Taupo, New Zealand.
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Just taking in the beauty of New Zealand.
The Pancake Rocks of Punakaiki, New Zealand.
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Sunset on the shores of an unnamed lake outside of Queenstown, New Zealand.
Sunrise over “Mount Doom” on the Tongariro Crossing.
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A long but beautiful walk up to Fox Glacier.
The Mirror Lakes near Huka Falls, New Zealand.
Random beauty in the New Zealand forest.
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A roadside stop in New Zealand. Epic landscapes surround you.
Milford Sound can sure make you feel small.
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Walking through Mother Nature's canvas on the North Island of New Zealand.
Rafting the Rangitata River in New Zealand.
A perfect afternoon in Abel Tasman.
Sunrise kisses the mountains near Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand.
A bird stretching its wings in the later afternoon light.
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Making our way over the 19.6km Tongariro Crossing on the North Island.
For more on a visit to New Zealand check out our destinations page where you can learn more about the country.
Our trip around New Zealand was courtesy of Flying Kiwi an excellent way to see the country at a reasonable price and to meet new people.
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By Robert June 7, 2017 - 11:29 am
Traveled to Australia last season, wish we had time for New Zealand. Looks so much like my Province of British Columbia in Canada. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos and travel inspiration! 🙂
By Dave and Deb June 7, 2017 - 2:05 pm
Hi Robert, Australia is amazing too, so you made the right decision. But hopefully you’ll make it next time to New Zealand and you are right, it does remind us of BC is places. BC is so beautiful too!
By Prymus February 2, 2017 - 6:15 pm
Will you share the location? 🙂
By Prymus January 31, 2017 - 6:49 am
Any chance you remember “Just taking in the beauty of New Zealand” photo location? I’d love to go there!
By Dave and Deb January 31, 2017 - 10:27 am
We certainly do! That’s a great addition. I may have to make it 34 reasons to visit New Zealand. We often just took in the beauty of the country.
By Tajirul Haque May 21, 2015 - 3:45 pm
Amazing photography, outstanding skills!!
I am sorry, maybe the places deserve more credit…..
New Zealand is such a gorgeously stunning country!!
By Alisha Paul April 29, 2015 - 3:06 am
New Zealand is definitely on my bucket list. Such a beautiful looking place.Such an amazing photo set, I’m just imagining how great was taking them, and living the moment! I’m hoping that in the near future I will be able to visit this amasing country.
By Live Learn Venture March 19, 2015 - 6:00 am
Wow, wow, wow! All of these pictures are truly breathtaking! If we renew our contract (we teach in South Korea), we hope to visit Australia and New Zealand next January during our winter break. We’ve heard it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world and these amazing photographs show that!! Great post 🙂
By Dave and Deb March 19, 2015 - 1:42 pm
Best of luck with the contract renewal! You are going to love them both! New Zealand is amazing because you can see a lot of it in a short time. It’s a small country and easy to get around. Australia is awesome, but it’s large so you have to choose a State or two tops at a time. Enjoy!
By Trish Lambert March 1, 2015 - 5:20 am
Beautiful photos of my home, thankyou,but next time you visit-get in touch and I will ensure you see the beauty spots of the North Island; you have given it just a few shots -of Rotorua ,and the Tongariro crossing, but none of the Bay of Islands, the glow worm caves, the meeting of two oceans off the Northernmost tip of the country, the Bay of Islands, the magnificent Mt Taranaki, the East Coast beaches,the black sands of the wild West Coast-I love my home, and love sharing it.
By Len February 27, 2015 - 2:08 am
Thanks Dave & Deb for the beautiful photos, from someone that was born and bred in Invercargill (bottom of the South Island) its so easy to forget and take for granted the natural wonderland we live in.
By Dave and Deb March 3, 2015 - 7:56 am
Hi Len, thanks for the comment and I am so glad that you found that we captured your country. I find that we all miss the beauty in our own backyard. It’s easy to look outward. I almost think it is human nature to.
By fondos de pantalla February 18, 2015 - 1:10 pm
New Zealand is really amazing country with great landscapes.
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By Matt February 5, 2015 - 12:58 pm
I have been to New Zealand 14 times as a tourist from Australia and love the place. This article sums up why i love it so much. Great work. Im in the process myself of putting together a few articles and galleries to help others.. I just travelled the US , UK and France and it reminded me how amazing New Zealand is that it has so much variety in such a tiny location. Well done great post.
I have only just started but here iss my link for as it grows it may be of interest. Id love ot share these photos as well if they are for use??
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By Devi February 2, 2015 - 1:04 am
WOW!!!! Amazing Picture. I wants to go there soon.
By Scott Tisson February 1, 2015 - 6:47 am
Hey Dave & Deb, these are such stunning photos! I’m writing a post about New Zealand myself, I hope no one reads yours first 😀 😀
I’m a big fan of your blog, very inspiring. Ps I LOVE NZ 🙂
Scott
By Dan February 1, 2015 - 5:03 am
So incredibly beautiful. I really need to take advantage of New Zealand being so close to Australia!
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By neil henderson January 30, 2015 - 6:30 am
awesome pics guys – you really capture a destination with your amazing pics. If i am not mistaken most of these were taken on your trip with Flying Kiwi – happy memories. 🙂
By Tara January 29, 2015 - 3:53 am
After spending an entire day researching our upcoming trip to New Zealand, this was the perfect way to end it. Dusting off the camera and lens in anticipation! Thanks for the inspiration.
By Mary @ Green Global Travel January 28, 2015 - 5:05 pm
Wow, there are such beautiful backdrops to take in! I especially enjoyed the varying backgrounds of the two waterfalls photos.
By Renuka January 28, 2015 - 12:16 pm
True, pictures don’t need words! 🙂 New Zealand is definitely on my bucket-list. I hope to visit Australia again, and whenever that happens, NZ wont be a dream anymore.
By Boris January 27, 2015 - 4:15 pm
New Zealand is my dreaming county. Once i tried to apply for citizenship , but they deny. The country is so beautiful and magic. I can watch pictures from there all day.
By Dave and Deb January 28, 2015 - 10:40 am
Oh no! So sorry they denied you citizenship. Did you get the chance to visit it at least?
By Arti January 27, 2015 - 5:17 am
So, so very beautiful! I want to go there right now, but till the time I am in Mumbai I will satisfy myself with these Awesome pictures!!
By Dave and Deb January 28, 2015 - 10:41 am
Lucky you! Mumbai is amazing too!
By Amanda January 27, 2015 - 12:07 am
Well, I certainly need no convincing when it comes to New Zealand… I LOVE that country. And these photos definitely capture it beautifully!
By Dave and Deb January 28, 2015 - 10:42 am
Thanks Amanda! It is true, people don’t need a lot of convincing to go to New Zealand. It’s an amazing country. but always nice to share more photos from it 😉
By Marta Kulesza January 26, 2015 - 7:48 pm
Some of the photos here are magnificent. I really can’t wait to do some glacier hiking. Hopefully my photos will turn out as good as these ones.
By Dave and Deb January 28, 2015 - 10:43 am
Thanks Marta. Glacier hikes are pretty cool. They are so magnificent and when you are walking on one it’s completely surreal. Hope you make it to New Zealand soon!
By Zante Insider January 26, 2015 - 6:09 pm
Omg D & D!
I allways wanted to visit New Zealand, and after this, I want to live there! Such an amazing photo set, I’m just imagining how great was taking them, and living the moment! I’m hoping that in the near future I will be able to visit this amasing country..
By Dave and Deb January 28, 2015 - 10:44 am
Thank you Zante. I hope you get to New Zealand soon too. It’s a really special destination and taking photos there was a lot of fun.
By Clint January 26, 2015 - 5:21 pm
Absolutely amazing pictures. New Zealand is definitely on my bucket list. Such a beautiful looking place.
By Dave and Deb January 28, 2015 - 10:44 am
Thanks Clint. I hope you make it there soon!
By Evelyn February 4, 2015 - 9:15 am
Clint – I came here for a holiday 28 years ago – and made it my home. Only been back to UK 3 times since. New Zealand the best place in the world.
By Dan B January 26, 2015 - 5:15 pm
Amazing photos. I think I definitely need to work on my photo processing as these looks amazing. I just did the Tongariro Crossing this weekend and am in the process of blogging about it. I’m going to miss New Zealand when I leave.
By Dan M January 26, 2015 - 12:23 pm
We spent 26 days traveling across New Zealand in a camper van – just brilliant. We’d definitely do it again!
By Dan January 26, 2015 - 10:03 am
Wow, fantastic photo of Tongariro Crossing. So surreal.