Lake Tarawera hike. Thermal emissions seep through the lake bed of this caldera crater
Lake Tarawera hike. Thermal emissions seep through the lake bed of this caldera crater
Reached the view point on the Routeburn Track. Worth every step
Reached the view point on the Routeburn Track. Worth every step
Routeburn Track
Routeburn Track
Fizzing around the new meltwater lake at the snout of Tasman Glacier.
Fizzing around the new meltwater lake at the snout of Tasman Glacier.
Blow holes at Pancake Rocks. Plenty of walks, hikes and ambling to be done.
Blow holes at Pancake Rocks. Plenty of walks, hikes and ambling to be done.
The glacial-fed turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo behind our group.
The glacial-fed turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo behind our group.
Emerald Lakes Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Emerald Lakes Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Water taxis are a common way to get to or from track trail heads.
Water taxis are a common way to get to or from track trail heads.
A hiking-style picnic lunch at Tongariro National Park during a day walk.
A hiking-style picnic lunch at Tongariro National Park during a day walk.
Hike at Arthur's Pass. Just four roads connect the south's West coast to the east.
Hike at Arthur's Pass. Just four roads connect the south's West coast to the east.
Two nights at Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) where the Paparoa National Park cascades into the Tasman Sea.
Two nights at Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) where the Paparoa National Park cascades into the Tasman Sea.
Hiking in Abel Tasman National Park. From panoramic coastal vistas to lush native forest.
Hiking in Abel Tasman National Park. From panoramic coastal vistas to lush native forest.
Mt Cook National Park. These splendid  tarns are jammed between the mountain walls and an old lateral moraine. Mt Cook is in the distance.
Mt Cook National Park. These splendid tarns are jammed between the mountain walls and an old lateral moraine. Mt Cook is in the distance.
Hiking on the South Island's West Coast. Lush rainforest, Limestone/Karst landscape, right next to the ocean and the walks at Pancake Rock (Punakaiki).
Hiking on the South Island's West Coast. Lush rainforest, Limestone/Karst landscape, right next to the ocean and the walks at Pancake Rock (Punakaiki).
Mt Ngauruhoe, also known as Mt Doom, is an active volcano.
Mt Ngauruhoe, also known as Mt Doom, is an active volcano.
Hiking up Rainbow Mountain, near Wanaka.
Hiking up Rainbow Mountain, near Wanaka.
Finish this tour at Lake Wakatipu (Queenstown),  hang out or enjoy the many activities.
Finish this tour at Lake Wakatipu (Queenstown), hang out or enjoy the many activities.
Hiking Paparoa National Park. Limestone canyons and water so pure you can drink it.
Hiking Paparoa National Park. Limestone canyons and water so pure you can drink it.
Trekking beside Hooker Lake, Mt Cook National Park. 3000m peaks, glaciers and vast meltwater lakes. Ball Pass on the right. Mt Cook centre.
Trekking beside Hooker Lake, Mt Cook National Park. 3000m peaks, glaciers and vast meltwater lakes. Ball Pass on the right. Mt Cook centre.
The collapsing moraine as glaciers recede is seen here in Mt Cook National Park - like most glaciated regions in the world.
The collapsing moraine as glaciers recede is seen here in Mt Cook National Park - like most glaciated regions in the world.
Day packs for day hikes - all that's required on the Uncut walking tour.
Day packs for day hikes - all that's required on the Uncut walking tour.
Hiking trails are generally in pretty good shape on this walking tour.
Hiking trails are generally in pretty good shape on this walking tour.
Lichens on volcanic scoria, Tongariro alpine crossing, Tongariro national Park .
Lichens on volcanic scoria, Tongariro alpine crossing, Tongariro national Park .
Foxglove (Digitalis) one of many species to escape from the cultivated garden to naturalise in New Zealand.
Foxglove (Digitalis) one of many species to escape from the cultivated garden to naturalise in New Zealand.
Looking north to Aoraki Mt Cook.
Looking north to Aoraki Mt Cook.
A southern beech tree beside the glacial-fed Matukituki river.
A southern beech tree beside the glacial-fed Matukituki river.
Waiotapu geothermal area,Rotorua. NZ’s thermal areas have lush vegetation.
Waiotapu geothermal area,Rotorua. NZ’s thermal areas have lush vegetation.
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