New Zealand — DAVID WILSON

New Zealand is definitely one of my most favorite places on the planet to visit. Having first travelled here with my parents back in 2005, I have since returned back to its shores no less than 6 more times since that first trip, there is no questions as to what it is that keeps me coming back

Home to wild mountain ranges, pristine lakes, tranquil rain forests, geothermal activity, boiling mub pools, glaciers, fjords, endless hiking possibilities and thousands of kilometeres of rugged coastlines, it’s safe to say that if its true wilderness you are looking for, you will always find it close at hand.

For the nature lover, New Zealand has a little surprise around its every corner.

Tranquil sunset as seen from the banks at Jetty Lookout.LAKE MATHESON — **Tranquil sunset as seen from the banks at Jetty Lookout.**
*LAKE MATHESON*

Picturesque little pier as seen from at the Matakura Yacht Club based on the tranquil shores of the lakeside.LAKE TE ANAU — **Picturesque little pier as seen from at the Matakura Yacht Club based on the tranquil shores of the lakeside.**
*LAKE TE ANAU*

The effects of a long exposure can be quite interesting. Here a 6 minute long exposure captures the mood of the clouds swirling around Mitre PeakMILFORD SOUND - FJORDLANDS NATIONAL PARK — **The effects of a long exposure can be quite interesting. Here a 6 minute long exposure captures the mood of the clouds swirling around Mitre Peak**
*MILFORD SOUND - FJORDLANDS NATIONAL PARK*

Given the Church of the Good Shepherd is located inside a dark sky reserve, it is only fitting that the milky way provides a perfect backdrop to this little beautyLAKE TEKAPO — **Given the Church of the Good Shepherd is located inside a dark sky reserve, it is only fitting that the milky way provides a perfect backdrop to this little beauty**
LAKE TEKAPO

Calming light dappling across the waters of Lake Rotoiti moments before it falls into darkness.LAKE ROTOITI — **Calming light dappling across the waters of Lake Rotoiti moments before it falls into darkness.**
*LAKE ROTOITI*

Moody conditions greeted me this morning at That Wanaka Tree, fortunately the ducks came swimming by right on cue and provided a greater sense of life in the imageLAKE WANAKA — **Moody conditions greeted me this morning at That Wanaka Tree, fortunately the ducks came swimming by right on cue and provided a greater sense of life in the image**
*LAKE WANAKA*

With the landscape being lit from the moon light, Milford Sound lays in complete peace and quiet on what was a perfect night.MILFORD SOUND - FJORDLAND NATIONAL PARK — **With the landscape being lit from the moon light, Milford Sound lays in complete peace and quiet on what was a perfect night.**
*MILFORD SOUND - FJORDLAND NATIONAL PARK*

First light for the day hugging one side of Mt CookLAKE PUKAKI — **First light for the day hugging one side of Mt Cook**
*LAKE PUKAKI*

Archway Islands just off the shores of Wharariki Beach.WHARARIKI BEACH — **Archway Islands just off the shores of Wharariki Beach.**
*WHARARIKI BEACH*

Epic looking lenticular clouds over Lake Wanaka and Wanaka town.LAKE WANAKA — **Epic looking lenticular clouds over Lake Wanaka and Wanaka town.**
*LAKE WANAKA*

Morning sunrise paints golden light over the rugged coastline.FAREWELL SPIT LIGHTHOUSE — **Morning sunrise paints golden light over the rugged coastline.**
*FAREWELL SPIT LIGHTHOUSE*

Turbulent waters surround Cape Farewell, the northern most point of the South Island.CAPE FAREWELL — **Turbulent waters surround Cape Farewell, the northern most point of the South Island.**
*CAPE FAREWELL*

A few moments before the sun sets, surfers catch their last waves for the dayPIHA BEACH — **A few moments before the sun sets, surfers catch their last waves for the day**
*PIHA BEACH*

Becoming operational in 1884, the Waipapa Point Lighthouse is only 13 meters tall but packs a decent punch as it can be seen 16 km out to sea.WAIPAPA POINT LIGHTHOUSE — **Becoming operational in 1884, the Waipapa Point Lighthouse is only 13 meters tall but packs a decent punch as it can be seen 16 km out to sea.**
*WAIPAPA POINT LIGHTHOUSE*

Car light trails leading up into Mount Cook.LAKE PUKAKI — **Car light trails leading up into Mount Cook.**
*LAKE PUKAKI*

McLean Falls is the highlight to any travellers adventures out into the Catlins.CATLINS NATIONAL PARK — **McLean Falls is the highlight to any travellers adventures out into the Catlins.**
*CATLINS NATIONAL PARK*