A Volcano in New Zealand

12 Photos You Won't Believe Were Taken In New Zealand

Marianne one of our authors

Written by Marianne Lampon

Originally from Cambridge, Marianne has officially caught the travel bug. A lover of movies and fitness, Marianne will always stop to pet dogs when she’s out exploring and will steal your food when you’re not looking.

New Zealand‘s got it going on. With some of the most incredible natural landscapes in the world and some pretty cool cities, travelling around New Zealand is sure to leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Come check out these 12 fab photos of New Zealand. Let’s see how far down the list you get before looking up plane tickets 😉

 

1. This is the lone tree in Lake Wanaka. Get ready for a sunset like no other.

 

a lone tree in Lake Wanaka

 

2. Milford Sound is best seen on a boat cruise 😎

 

Milford Sound mountain and lake

 

3. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the iconic Auckland skyline.

 

Auckland skyline at sunset

 

4. Resident dolphins hang out in the Bay of Islands – eeek!

 

A dolphin jumping out of the water

 

5. This is the real-life Mount Doom that can be seen on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (one of the best one-day hikes in the world).

 

Mount Doom that can be seen on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

 

6. Nope, your eyes don’t deceive you. This is Split Apple Rock (Tokangawhā) in Abel Tasman National Park.

 

 Split Apple Rock (Tokangawhā) in Abel Tasman National Park.

 

7. Surfing is a thing in Kaikoura 😍

 

A person surfing a huge wave in kaikoura, new zealand

 

8. Nuh uh, this isn’t the British countryside. It’s the River Avon in Christchurch 😇

 

A person standing on a small boat on the River Avon in Christchurch, New Zealand

 

9. Can you tell why this mountain range in Queenstown is called The Remarkables?

 

The Remarkables, a mountain range in Queenstown,

 

10. This ain’t outer space. This is a glowworm cave in Waitomo✨ 🐛

 

A dark cave in Waitomo, New Zealand, lit up by small blue lights, which are actually glowworms

 

11. Hollywood’s not the only place with a famous sign. Windy Wellington has one too 🌬

 

A large sign of standing letters that spell out 'Wellington'

 

12. Did we mention Lord of the Rings already? 😉 The Hobbiton movie set is a must-see when in New Zealand.

 

A house that features in The Hobbit, in New Zealand

 

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