4 Days in the South Island of New Zealand, Part II: New Zealand Photography

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March 11th 2006

Published: August 2nd 2006

Waking up in Fox Village, I knew I had no reservations but two activities in mind. #1, to see the Franz Josef Glacier in all its glory, and #2 to see the Fox Glacier in all its glory! I had planned to take a strenuous hike up the side of the Franz Josef glacial valley to an overlook but he trail was closed from a recent rock fall leaving me stuck without set plans. Fortunately Franz Josef villa... Read Full Entry

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Stephen Paul

I grew up in a small town. I went to Uni. I started taking pictures afterwards in 2000. Several cross country road trips and 3 summers in the Sierra Nevada forced me to fall in love with the outdoors. In 2004 I began working full time, taking advantage of every free weekend and holiday while liquidating my yearly vacation for bigger trips to other countries. I especially love conifer forests and alpine mountains. I'm currently taking pictures of Kids and Models, check out my Facebook page for details! [url=ht... full info

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High Plains above Lake Wanaka

Lake Wanaka

Because the west to east weather pattern forces the storms over the Southern Alps, a rain shadow exists on the eastern side- much like California/Nevada and Chile/Argentina.

Lake Wanaka

This grassy, rugged country reminded me of home- The Eastside of the Sierra Nevada. If it wasnt the grassy hills and rocky peaks, it was the sunshine, dry heat and California native pine trees planted for decoration and forestry!

Lake Wanaka, sunset

I signed up for an all day rappeling and waterfalling expedition- a 7 hour canyoning tour called \"The Big Nige\"!

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

We hiked 1000 feet up many switchbacks to an inlet of the Nige River. It cuts a deep gorge through the glacial walls! Water was freezing!

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

Down we go!

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

Jumping in the pools was not only the best relief for the hot wetsuit- it was good old fashioned fun.

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

Impressive forest and an impressive chasm

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

This rock was made famous in a recent issue of National Geographic traveller. This is the most exciting day tour from Wanaka!

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

This drop was a steep one...

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

This one wasn't so steep- but it was the most fun!

The Big Nige Canyoning Tour

The Money Shot... Me sliding down the waterfall!

Wanaka Hills

If this image doesnt convince you of my analogy to Nevada I dont know what will!

Near Twizel

Clay Cliffs

Near Twizel

This is one of the sunniest and driest parts of New Zealand.

Lake Pukaki

With the pine trees, lakes and dry hills from California so familiar to me already, New Zealand didn't seem so far away.

The glacial valley of Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park

2nd August 2006

Elizabeth
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Amazing!
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. I especiall like "Fox Glacier Hike" and the sheep one (-: That's one thing I remember about are time in NZ when we were kids- the amazing colors in the sulfer ponds etc.... I soooooooo wish I were better with a camera. I'm getting ready to move to France in Sept. and would love to capture and share moments with friends and family here. Oh well, there's always hope I guess. Take care, Elizabeth

28th July 2008

Matthew Stewart
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Would like to talk to you....
You pictures are great. You remind me of me, in that it sounds like you make frequent stops when you see a photographic moment - my wife used to get frustrated with me as I make frequent U-turns because "I saw something" but now she loves taking photos and doesn't mind. Anyway we are going to NZ Oct.27th-31st then on to Australia from Oct. 31-Nov. 12th. We live in Sacramento CA and it sounds like you are from the area as well (Yosemite, etc.) We have a short time frame on the southern island and I figured you could give us some great advice. We don't like doing paid tours for days on end, would rather have the experience doing a trip ourselves, but we are very open to day tours like the helicopter one, etc. What would you recommend. We want to rent a car and drive the southern island. My phone is 916-788-8828. Take care and God bless. Matthew and Holly

19th September 2010

Wynn
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Incredible!
Your blog is more than I've seen or read so far. Great pictures and annotations. thanks for sharing.

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