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travelers stories about River in Saint Bathans, New Zealand

River in Saint Bathans, New Zealand

  39 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


That water is really cold, like REALLY cold. Julia is a fantastic model and fantastic friend for doing this shoot for me. St Bathans is a stunning dark blue, lake surrounded by white cliffs, which made for a perfect spot to do a water shoot.


  Experienced by Jordan Heath


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travelers stories about Ecoregion in Cardrona Bra Fence, New Zealand

Ecoregion in Cardrona Bra Fence, New Zealand

  50 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


During our trip through New Zealand we found this sweet spot. All the bras are from visitors. This is a social campaign from the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation near Queenstown. They collect some money with a little box for donations. Greet opportunity to finance a little bit for the research to fight agains breast cancer.


  Experienced by Pablo Heimplatz


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travelers stories about Hill in Roys Peak, New Zealand

Hill in Roys Peak, New Zealand

  62 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


This climb to Roy’s Peak seemed like a great idea when I read the description on New Zealand’s Department of Conservation’s website. “Easy Walk”, they said. After a painstaking 3-hour climb, my feet were practically bleeding and I was quite dehydrated. The only thing I wanted to do was run back down to go back to my hotel—but not before taking some shots of the exquisite view.


  Experienced by Félix Lam


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travelers stories about Summit in Roys Peak, New Zealand

Summit in Roys Peak, New Zealand

  62 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


Began my hike up Mt. Roy at 5.40am at temperatures of -2 degrees celsius. The terrain was easy to walk on and the exposed trek gave me full-view of the night sky - I caught five shooting stars in the short 2.5hr hike! The view atop was well-worth the effort and the cold!


  Experienced by Jingwei Ke


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travelers stories about Hill in Roys Peak, New Zealand

Hill in Roys Peak, New Zealand

  62 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


While on an eight month backpacking journey, we stopped by Queenstown, New Zealand to visit a friend in Wanaka. Not knowing this was a miserable six hour hike up to Roy’s Peak, we happily agreed but were met with some of the most humbling views. Worth it in the end!


  Experienced by Rashel Ochoa


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travelers stories about Hill in Roys Peak, New Zealand

Hill in Roys Peak, New Zealand

  62 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


One friend of ours decided to celebrate his father’s birthday by taking him to the Roys Peak and watch the sunrise over Wanaka. We’ve got there at night, slept under the peak and in the morning continue to the highest point.


  Experienced by Martina Vitáková


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Roys Peak, New Zealand

Mountain range in Roys Peak, New Zealand

  62 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


One friend of ours decided to celebrate his father’s birthday by taking him to the Roys Peak and watch the sunrise over Wanaka. We’ve got there at night, slept under the peak and in the morning continue to the highest point.


  Experienced by Martina Vitáková


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travelers stories about Hill in Lindis Pass, New Zealand

Hill in Lindis Pass, New Zealand

  63 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


Driving through the Lindis Pass in New Zealand is a real treat. The hills are so beautiful,golden and tussock covered and uninhabited, with gorgeous effects of sun and weather. It’s not always easy to find a safe spot to stop for the angle you want to shoot. On this occasion there was a delay for roadworks, allowing a few seconds to grab a shot.


  Experienced by Nareeta Martin


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travelers stories about Hill in Roys Peak Track, New Zealand

Hill in Roys Peak Track, New Zealand

  63 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


During the climbing up to Roys peak. This is the most known photo spot on the track. The girl on the picture is Kelsea. Thanks for being there for me :) She is a great photographer btw.


  Experienced by Martina Vitáková


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travelers stories about Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

  68 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


On my trip through New Zealand I met one guy how also comes from Germany and slept in the same ski lodge. He offers us to give us a free paragliding flight if we will drive his car down in the valley. Guys this was just awesome! We get to free paragliding flights (it was the first time for me) and it was just perfect. :)


  Experienced by Pablo Heimplatz


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travelers stories about Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

Paragliding in Queenstown, New Zealand

  68 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


On my trip through New Zealand I met one guy how also comes from Germany and slept in the same ski lodge. He offers us to give us a free paragliding flight if we will drive his car down in the valley. Guys this was just awesome! We get to free paragliding flights (it was the first time for me) and it was just perfect. :)


  Experienced by Pablo Heimplatz


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travelers stories about Waterway in Queenstown, New Zealand

Waterway in Queenstown, New Zealand

  68 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


Truth be told, I didn’t even realise there were people in the image until I looked at it a few weeks later. It was a winter’s day in Queenstown and I was out for a walk while taking a break from the tours I guide. I always have my camera with me and the fall colours were out - a rare sight for a North Islander in New Zealand.


  Experienced by Joel Staveley


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travelers stories about Forest in Queenstown Hill Walking Track, New Zealand

Forest in Queenstown Hill Walking Track, New Zealand

  68 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


We decided to go for a hike up the infamous Queenstown Hill Summit walk. It wasn’t easy for us beginners, but we kept on. We came to a fork in the track. The sign to the left “5 minute track” and the sign to the right “20 minute walk”. We decided to take the longer route which lead us to this dark looking forest where the sun light was kept away by the tall pine trees. We instantly felt mysterious and pulled out our cameras to capture this enchanting (some would say dead and dry) forest.


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travelers stories about Loch in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

Loch in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

  76 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


We came across this magnificent, quiet fishing spot while driving back from the Blue Pools. We turned in and got off our SUV, sat by the beach to bask under the evening sun. -


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travelers stories about Waterway in Dunedin City, New Zealand

Waterway in Dunedin City, New Zealand

  81 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


On my way into work one morning in winter, and the water was so calm. The lights on the ship and the city were just so stunning, I had to stop and capture it. Long exposure. littleleafcreative.com


  Experienced by Kerensa Pickett


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travelers stories about Wildlife in Kurow, New Zealand

Wildlife in Kurow, New Zealand

  89 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


This little fella flew around my camera and I for over an hour. It’s called a fantail and it’s one of New Zealand smallest bird. It’s very fast and I actually never imagined having such a good shot. Thank pal!


  Experienced by Yoal Desurmont


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Rob Roy's Glacier Car Park, New Zealand

Mountain range in Rob Roy's Glacier Car Park, New Zealand

  97 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


As we climbed through the valley, a white-turquoise river began to appear, it was obvious we were coming to a glacier, however, the real beauty hid beyond the glacier, as the rough mountains spiked through the valley almost like a non-passable gate, we knew we couldn’t go any further. New Zealand is truly amazing.


  Experienced by Will Turner


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Dart River-Te Awa Whakatipu, New Zealand

Mountain range in Dart River-Te Awa Whakatipu, New Zealand

  99 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


I shot this from a plane on a scenic flight through Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. It was so amazing to see the patterns of the river from above, observing how it carved its path into the landscape, before feeding Lake Wakatipu at its mouth.


  Experienced by Alistair MacKenzie


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travelers stories about Hill station in Earnslaw Glacier, New Zealand

Hill station in Earnslaw Glacier, New Zealand

  105 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


It is amazing that we are able to access the most remote parts of the world so quick and easy. It is like you are on a complete other planet. I had so much adrenaline in my blood and I was amazed by the pure nature during this helicopter flight I took.


  Experienced by Thomas Hetzler


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travelers stories about Hill in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

Hill in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

  113 km from Otago Central Rail Trail


During our two-week trip to New Zealand, we took three days to hike along the Routeburn Track. The first day, we were met with torrential rain, and the second day, we were met with heaps of snow. The hike was very difficult for those first two days, but the third day opened up with sunshine and peace. We came to an opening in the path, and were greeted to this sight: a huge valley with the Routeburn River in sight. We finally had a moment of peace after an arduous two days. I look at this photo, and I feel relief.


  Experienced by Riley Woolf


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