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
Routeburn Track
Fizzing around the new meltwater lake at the snout of Tasman Glacier.
Blowholes at Pancake Rocks. Plenty of walks, hikes, and ambling to enjoy.
Lake Tekapo’s striking turquoise colour is caused by fine glacial rock-flour suspended in the water.
Emerald Lakes, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Water taxis are a common way to access trail heads.
A hiking-style picnic lunch in Tongariro National Park during a day walk.
Hike at Arthur's Pass. Just four roads connect the South Island’s west coast to the east.
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.
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).
Mt Ngauruhoe, also known as Mt Doom, is an active volcano.
Hiking up Rainbow Mountain, near Wanaka.
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.
Trekking beside Hooker Lake, Mt Cook National Park. 3000m peaks, glaciers and vast meltwater lakes. Ball Pass on the right. Mt Cook centre.
Glaciers collapse as moraines recede. Seen here in Mount Cook National Park and all around the world.
Day packs for day hikes - all that's required on the Uncut walking tour.
Hiking trails are generally in good shape on this walking tour.
Lichens on volcanic scoria, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro National Park.
Foxglove (Digitalis) is one of many species to escape from cultivated gardens to naturalise in New Zealand.
Aoraki is the Māori name for Mt. Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain at 3724 metres.
Ancient forests - New Zealand's beech trees trace back to Gondwana and relate to those in South America and Australia.
Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonderland, Rotorua. New Zealand’s thermal areas have lush vegetation.
Bowen Falls, at 162 metres, is one of many breathtaking waterfalls seen on our Milford Sound cruise.
