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Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown.
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Wine-tasting in Queenstown.
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Fernhill Loop trek. View of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown.
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Fernhill Loop Trek, Queenstown.
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Tranquil Te Anau
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Te Anau
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Wild beach
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New Zealanders
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Not a New Zealander
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Milford Road on the way to Milford Sound.
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On the way to Milford Sound.
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Milford Sound
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View of seal pups from Milford Sound cruise.
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One of many waterfalls, Milford Sound.
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Milford Sound
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Hokitika Gorge
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Hokitika Gorge
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Hokitika Gorge
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Hokitika Gorge
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One of many lovely walks.
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Lake Marian
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The hike up to Lake Marian was well worth the effort.
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Near Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier township.
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Fox Glacier can move up to a few hundred metres a year. It’s been retreating since 2009.
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Just LOVE it up here!
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As the Fox Glacier moves fast, every trip is different. The guides have to check each step of the way and evaluate safety.
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Our guides Hank from the US and Graza, a seasoned trekker/climber from NZ.
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The denser the ice, the bluer it gets.
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Spectacular ice formations. The guides give full explanations regarding the geological features, flora and fauna of the area.
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The heli hike was definitely a highlight. The chopper ride was short but really cool.
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Punakaiki or Pancake Rocks.
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On the way to Whaririki Beach, a wild and beautiful beach at the top end of the South Island.
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Whaririki Beach.
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Sand dunes, Whaririki Beach.
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Whaririki Beach
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Near Farewell Spit
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Low tide at Farewell Spit, top end of South Island.
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Near Farewell Spit
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This spot is supposedly the Centre of NZ, Nelson.
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Abel Tasman National Park
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Even horses need a swim sometimes.
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Te Waikoropupu Springs. The crystal clear water is at a constant 11.7°C.
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Sperm whale leaving a footprint on the surface.
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Seal colony
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Sperm whale on its way back down to the midnight zone after re-oxygenating and digesting. They stay on the surface for around 10 minutes at a time.
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The Northern royal albatross weighs about 6-8 kg and has a wingspan of about 300 cm.
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