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Photo Album: New Zealand

Peter Jackson was on to something with the beauty of the Kiwi landscape. It stands alone in its vibrancy, purity and vastness. One photo can have three different shades of blue, as the sky meets the mountains and dips into the water. Capturing the essence of New Zealand’s unique beauty doesn’t require skill – it’s simply a matter of point and click, no matter where you’re standing.
Earlier this year I took a road trip around the two islands – you can read more about it here - and as much as I am loathe to give the home of the All Blacks anything to gloat about, it is quite simply one of the most beautiful countries I have ever seen. Don’t make me say it again.
West coast of the South Island

West coast of the South Island

 

Rotorua, North Island

Rotorua, North Island

 

A Rotorua-ian Gull

A Rotorua-ian Gull

 

A beach near Christchurch

A beach near Christchurch

 

The drive from Christchurch to Nelson

The drive from Christchurch to Nelson

 

Other side of the same road

Other side of the same road

 

Just outside of Kaikoura, South Island

Just outside of Kaikoura, South Island

 

En route to Greymouth, South Island

En route to Greymouth, South Island

 

On our way to the Pancake Rocks, South Island

On our way to the Pancake Rocks, South Island

 

Mussels for everyone

Mussels for everyone

 

Other side of the same beach

Other side of the same beach

 

The clouds begin to clear

 

The famous Pancake Rocks, South Island

The famous Pancake Rocks, South Island

 

Pancake rocks - all very King Kong esque

Pancake Rocks - all very King Kong esque

 

A view from the Pancake Rocks

 

Getting closer to Queenstown, South Island

Getting closer to Queenstown, South Island

 

Another photo stop en route to Queenstown

Another photo stop en route to Queenstown

The view that keeps on giving

The view that keeps on giving

The Queenstown rapids

The Queenstown rapids

View from a Queenstown picnic spot

 

 

About the Author

Liv Hambrett is the Editor in Chief of Trespass. She has a weakness for the Scandinavian pop scene, doughnuts, and escapism (among many other things). She routinely pours cups of tea and forgets about them, buys international glossy magazines even though they highlight her fashion, fiscal and physical shortcomings and has lost count of how many perfumes she owns. This doesn't stop her from buying more. One day, she will write a bestselling book, turn it into an award winning screenplay, and retire to a villa (or yacht, she's not fussy) in the Mediterranean, to live out the rest of her days in sundrenched peace. If you lose her, look under a pile of books, scrap paper and empty tea cups, or check her bank statements for any recent, rash plane-ticket purchases. Don't try and call her, she's probably lost her phone.

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