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

Rotorua, North Island

A Rotorua-ian Gull

A beach near Christchurch

The drive from Christchurch to Nelson

Other side of the same road

Just outside of Kaikoura, South Island

En route to Greymouth, South Island

On our way to the Pancake Rocks, South Island

Mussels for everyone

Other side of the same beach

The clouds begin to clear

The famous Pancake Rocks, South Island

Pancake Rocks - all very King Kong esque

A view from the Pancake Rocks

Getting closer to Queenstown, South Island

Another photo stop en route to Queenstown

The view that keeps on giving

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.