The West Coast near Hokitika is a region of incredible beauty – especially at Hokitika Gorge. Image: Fraser Clements
Did you even go to New Zealand if you didn’t visit Milford Sound? Image: Will Patino
Get a view of the stars from Castlepoint in Wairarapa. Image: Daniel Rood
Seals take in a mountain vista in Kaikoura, Canterbury. Image: Kyle Mulinder
Meet native New Zealand wildlife face to face at Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park south of Hamilton. Image: Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park
Cycling past vineyards in Nelson. Image: Dean McKenzie
Live your Lord of the Rings fantasy at Hobbiton, Waikato. Image: Ian Brodie
Kayaking in Cathedral Cove, Coromandel. Image: Adam Bryce
Exploring the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, West Coast. Image: Fraser Clements
The St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool with a stunning view over St Clair Beach, Dunedin. Image: David Wall
Macaroni penguins on the West Coast. Image: Matt Winter
Exploring old and new surroundings on the Rimutaka Cycle Trail, Wairarapa. Image: TBS Photography
Catch incredible views with the walks around Dunedin, like this at Catlins, Otago. Image: Miles Holden
Christchurch is a lively and vibrant city in Canterbury. Image: Julian Apse
The ultimate test of your mettle at AJ Hackett Bungy, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown. Image: AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand
Cycling by beautiful Lake Pukaki. Image: Miles Holden
Stunning views at every turn on the Roys Peak Track, Wanaka. Image: Miles Holden
Sample the fresh produce and wine in the Bay of Islands. Image: Alistair Guthrie
Seeing the glow worm caves at Waitomo, Waikato, is a surreal experience. Image: Corin Walker Bain
Get a rush on the river with Shotover Jet in Queenstown. Image: Shotover Jet
So we all know New Zealand is beautiful. We get it NZ, you’re Middle Earth IRL! But few people visit Australia’s bestie without being shocked at actually how photogenic the place is. From the Bay of Islands in the north to Fiordland National Park in the south, here’s a collection of stunning images to bump New Zealand a little up you I-must-go-here-immediately list. (All images: Tourism New Zealand)
