New Zealand Nature

Photo gallery of New Zealand nature pictures and photos, nature is one of the main tourist attractions across the New Zealand islands, photographed by professional photographer Rolf Hicker.

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photo of Abel Tasman Kayaking Vacation
Abel Tasman Kayaking Vacation

A guided kayaking tour along the Abel Tasman National Park coastline is a must do while on vacation in New Zealand.
photo of Te Werahi Beach Sunset Picture New Zealand
Te Werahi Beach Sunset Picture New Zealand

From the hills of Cape Reinga in New Zealand, visitors have stunning views of Te Werahi Beach and the Tasman Sea. During a typical west coast sunset, the scenery is ignited and the grasses glow in the golden light.
photo of Nugget Point Lighthouse Catlins
Nugget Point Lighthouse Catlins

High upon a rocky cliff in the Catlins, New Zealand sits the Nugget Point Lighthouse.
photo of Ocean Landscape Sunset Picture
Ocean Landscape Sunset Picture

The Kaikoura Peninsula features a dramatic rocky landscape which fringes the waters of the Pacific Ocean in Canterbury, New Zealand. A beautiful time to visit this area of the peninsula is at sunset.
photo of Ocean Picture Wairarapa Coastline NZ
Ocean Picture Wairarapa Coastline NZ

A dramatic coastline of rugged rocks, the Wairarapa is shaped by the rough Pacific Ocean as it surges up and down the shoreline and through the Cook Strait of NZ.
photo of Beautiful Mount Taranaki Coastal Scenery West Coast North Island NZ
Beautiful Mount Taranaki Coastal Scenery West Coast North Island NZ

Dusk paints an orange glow over beautiful Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont, which sits at the heart of Egmont National Park and dominates the coastal scenery of North Island, West Coast, New Zealand.
photo of Melting Glacier Ice Effects Of Global Warming New Zealand
Melting Glacier Ice Effects Of Global Warming New Zealand

Part of a melting glacier on Fox Glacier turns into a spectacular blue lake that can been seen from the air on a Mount Cook Spectacular with Glacier Helicopters flight, in Westland, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Aerial View Te Pukatea Bay Beach Abel Tasman National Park NZ
Aerial View Te Pukatea Bay Beach Abel Tasman National Park NZ

A beautiful aerial view of the curved sandy beach of Te Pukatea Bay in the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. The Abel Tasman National Park covers an area of 22,530 hectares and is New Zealand's smallest national park.
photo of Wave Picture Pacific Ocean Coastline Catlins New Zealand
Wave Picture Pacific Ocean Coastline Catlins New Zealand

A spectacular show as a wave rolling in off the Pacific Ocean hits the coastline and splashes high into the air in the Catlins district of the South Island, New Zealand.
photo of Mt Cook New Zealand
Mt Cook New Zealand

Mt Cook and the Southern Alps tower above Lake Pukaki in Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Pohutukawa Trees North Island
Pohutukawa Trees North Island

Brilliant red flowers blossom on the Pohutukawa trees that flourish along the banks of Maitai Bay on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Stratovolcano Ngauruhoe Tongariro National Park
Stratovolcano Ngauruhoe Tongariro National Park

New Zealand is home to Mount Ngauruhoe which is a type of volcano known as a stratovolcano.
photo of Waikato Marokopa Falls New Zealand
Waikato Marokopa Falls New Zealand

The Marokopa Falls in Waikato on the North Island of New Zealand cascade over the rocky ledges.
photo of Kaikoura Peninsula Canterbury
Kaikoura Peninsula Canterbury

Visiting Kaikoura Peninsula in Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand at sunset is a breathtaking experience if you like beautiful scenery and wildlife.
photo of Destination Kaikoura New Zealand
Destination Kaikoura New Zealand

A clear day at the popular holiday destination of Kaikoura along the east coast of the South Island, New Zealand
photo of West Coast Sunset South Island New Zealand
West Coast Sunset South Island New Zealand

As sunset lights the sky and surface water of the Tasman Sea, the rocky outcrops and pebbly beach of this West Coast location on the South Island of New Zealand are silhouetted.
photo of New Zealand South Island East Coast Beach
New Zealand South Island East Coast Beach

A hidden treasure along the East Coast of New Zealand's South Island, Gore Bay near Cheviot features a beautiful sandy beach lapped by the waters of the South Pacific Ocean.
photo of Scenic Bay Marlborough Sounds New Zealand
Scenic Bay Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

When free wheeling through New Zealand, visitors can find the most beautiful, scenic and remote locations of the country such as Titirangi Bay Beach in the sunny Marlborough Sounds in the South Island.
photo of Nugget Point Islands Catlins South Island NZ
Nugget Point Islands Catlins South Island NZ

The nuggets of rocks which give Nugget Point in the Catlins region of the South Island of New Zealand its name. Once part of the small peninsula, these islands have been worn down over time by the elements.
photo of Kenepuru Sound Marlborough Sunset NZ
Kenepuru Sound Marlborough Sunset NZ

Dramatic clouds highlighted by sunset, hover above Kenepuru Sound in Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. Kenepuru Sound is the second largest sound in Marlborough, a region situated at the top of the South Island of NZ.
photo of Scenic Countryside Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand
Scenic Countryside Kaikoura Peninsula New Zealand

The lush green countryside of the Kaikoura Peninsula leads towards scenic mountains of the Kaikoura Range on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Beautiful New Zealand Waterfall Catlins
Beautiful New Zealand Waterfall Catlins

Situated in the far south of New Zealand, this beautiful waterfall called Horseshoe Falls can be found in the Catlins district on the South Island and is surrounded by native bush.
photo of New Zealand Landscape Photo Cape Reinga
New Zealand Landscape Photo Cape Reinga

A beautiful landscape photo taken from Cape Reinga at the tip of the North Island of New Zealand as the sun sets and beautiful hues light the evening sky over the rugged Pacific coastline.
photo of Scenic New Zealand Coastline Abel Tasman
Scenic New Zealand Coastline Abel Tasman

Bush clad hills, sandy beaches, and turquoise coloured waters greet the paddler during a kayaking tour along the beautiful scenic coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand.
photo of New Zealand Attraction Cape Kidnappers
New Zealand Attraction Cape Kidnappers

A trip by tractor and trailer along the Hawkes Bay coast with Gannet Beach Adventures is a tourist attraction with a twist. The tour takes passengers on an adventure to the gannet colony located at Cape Kidnappers on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of New Zealand Attraction Bay Of Islands
New Zealand Attraction Bay Of Islands

One of many New Zealand attractions can be found at a famous vacation spot, the Bay of Islands, located off the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of New Zealand Nature Mountains Lake Scenery
New Zealand Nature Mountains Lake Scenery

Mountain and lake scenery are prominent features in the beautiful country of New Zealand where nature has moulded the landscape and the inhabitants. Lake Wanaka is one such location surrounded by magnificent mountains and natural scenery.
photo of Tane Mahuta God Of The Forest Waipoua Forest
Tane Mahuta God Of The Forest Waipoua Forest

Tane Mahuta, also known as God of the Forest, or Lord of the Forest, in the Waipoua Forest, Northland on the North Island of New Zealand is a very special tree that is very old and is the largest Kauri tree in the whole world.
photo of Coastal Scenery Tautuku Bay Catlins South Island New Zealand
Coastal Scenery Tautuku Bay Catlins South Island New Zealand

The amazing coastal scenery of Tautuku Bay in the Catlins Region of the South Island of New Zealand is one of those views that makes you stop and catch your breath because it is so amazing. This view is from the Florence Hill Lookout.
photo of Cape Foulwind Sunset Coastal Scenery Tasman Sea West Coast New Zealand
Cape Foulwind Sunset Coastal Scenery Tasman Sea West Coast New Zealand

Cape Foulwind is near Westport on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a gorgeous place of exquisite coastal scenery, especially at sunset like in this picture - the sky is all soft colors, but the rocks here can be very dangerous.
photo of Snowcapped Mt Aspiring National Park South Island New Zealand
Snowcapped Mt Aspiring National Park South Island New Zealand

The Majestic Mt Aspiring is found in Mt Aspiring National Park on the South Island of New Zealand and is one of the highest mountain ranges in the whole country. It is also a popular mountain to climb and many come here just to do that.
photo of Bridal Veil Falls Waikato Waterfall North Island New Zealand
Bridal Veil Falls Waikato Waterfall North Island New Zealand

Bridal Veil Falls in New Zealand is a beautiful natural waterfall that is a popular tourist destination for nature lovers and fitness lovers alike. It is located in the Waikato area of the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Franz Josef Glacier NZ Helicopter Tour Aerial Picture
Franz Josef Glacier NZ Helicopter Tour Aerial Picture

An aerial view of Franz Josef Glacier in Westland National Park, NZ from a tour with Glacier Helicopters which allows tourists to see the steep route and beauty of the glacier landscape.
photo of Blue Waterfall Huka Falls Taupo New Zealand
Blue Waterfall Huka Falls Taupo New Zealand

A waterfall with a unique blue coloring to it is Huka Falls, located near Taupo on the North Island of New Zealand.
photo of Fiordland National Park Falls South Island New Zealand
Fiordland National Park Falls South Island New Zealand

Two tiers of cascading water make up Boyd Creek Falls in Fiordland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Coastal Scenery Motuarohia Island New Zealand
Coastal Scenery Motuarohia Island New Zealand

From the water, the coastal scenery around Motuarohia Island, New Zealand is picturesque when the summer sky flourishes in deep blue hues.
photo of Waterfall Streams Purakaunui Falls Otago NZ
Waterfall Streams Purakaunui Falls Otago NZ

Along the Southern Scenic Route in Otago, NZ, a waterfall is a common sight, but the Purakaunui Falls is one of the prettiest with its never ending streams of water.
photo of Scenic Shotover River Skippers Canyon Central Otago
Scenic Shotover River Skippers Canyon Central Otago

A scenic view of the green shaded water of the Shotover River meandering its way through Skippers Canyon in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of Treble Cone Waterfall Central Otago New Zealand
Treble Cone Waterfall Central Otago New Zealand

A waterfall cascades over the rock cliffs of Treble Cone in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand where visitors like to hike or mountain bike in the summer months.
photo of Beautiful Lake Wanaka Central Otago New Zealand
Beautiful Lake Wanaka Central Otago New Zealand

The beautiful scenery of Lake Wanaka and the Makaroa River Valley in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.
photo of South Bay Canterbury NZ Sunset
South Bay Canterbury NZ Sunset

An amazing sunset encompasses the South Bay in Canterbury, NZ as the peaceful landscape and calm waters fill the area with silence.
photo of Coastal Landforms Watering Cove Abel Tasman National Park
Coastal Landforms Watering Cove Abel Tasman National Park

The constant wearing of the coast in the Abel Tasman National Park of New Zealand has created some interesting coastal landforms which can be seen during a hike from Anchorage Bay to Watering Cove.
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