30 Photos From New Zealand That Will Turn You Into an Outdoor Person

If you’ve ever met me in person, you will know that I am the biggest fan of New Zealand. I can honestly say that my fascination with this country somewhat borders with an obsession. There, I said it. So far I’ve spent over 15 months in New Zealand and I already know that it’s not enough.

Being amongst some of the most beautiful landscapes in this world has opened my eyes and made me finally realise what I want to do with my life. I want to convince people to do the same.

Each time I leave the country, I still feel like there’s so much I haven’t seen, so many more hikes I would love to do and locations I want to photograph.

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Helibiking Mount Burke Wanaka 10 — Biking down Mount Bourke near Wanaka

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall 2 — Breathtaking landscapes in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Pouakai Circuit 9 — Taranaki volcano on the Pouakai circuit on the north island of New Zealand

Hawea 13 — An afternoon stroll around lake Hawea

Helibiking Mount Burke Wanaka 23 — Biking down from Mount Bourke near Wanaka

Hawea 12 — Majestic mountains around lake Hawea

Alex Knob Hike New Zealand 7 — Franz Josef Glacier from Alex Knob track

Roys Peak Lake Wanaka 15 — Morning hike on Roy’s Peak, Wanaka

Isthmus Peak 7 — Isthmus Peak near Wanaka

Roys Peak Lake Wanaka 12 — Hiking near Wanaka with Mount Aspiring as the backdrop

Roys Peak Lake Wanaka 1 — Sunrise from Coromandel Peak, lake Wanaka

Kepler Track 21 — Hiking along the Kepler Track, far below is lake Te Anau

That Wanaka Tree 7 — Looking toward the famous lone willow tree of Wanaka

Milford Track 52 — On the top of Mackinnon Pass along the Milford Track

Mueller Hut Hike 13 — Campers near the Mueller hut in Mount Cook National Park

Hooker Valley Mount Cook National Park 4 — Hiking in the Hooker valley

Queenstown Bobs Peak Sunset 1 2 — Looking towards Walter’s Peak in Queenstown

Routeburn Track 9 — Dramatic Light along the Routeburn Track

Wharariki Beach 1 — sunset at the Wharariki beach

Avalanche Peak New Zealand 15 — Atop the Avalanche peak in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Mount Alfred 7 — Lake Wakatipu and Dart river bed from the top of Mount Alfred

Milford Track 61 — Hiking through Mackinnon Pass in Fiordland National Park

Milford Track 18 — Milford Track, Fiordland National Park

Northland North Island 6 — Rarawa – a beautiful white sand beach

Cape Reinga 12 — On the northern tip of the North Island – Cape Reinga

Milford Track 58 — Mackinnon Pass, Milford Track

Kepler Track 5 — Sunrise from the deck of Luxmore hut on the Kepler Trek

Ben Lomond Winter 15 — On top of Ben Lomond in Queenstown

Gertrude Saddle 10 — Gertrude Saddle Hike, Fiordland National Park

Now, please say I have converted you! I don’t know where you are from, and what your interests are, but I sincerely hope that my photographs will inspire you to get off the couch and come to New Zealand.

Sorry if I may sound cliche, but I can assure you, that you won’t regret it. Being outdoors will give you new outlook on life, clear your mind and give you a break from the daily routine that can be lethal to your senses.

People travel to New Zealand for the same reason, and that is to see the breathtaking and unique nature that can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. However too often I have seen those people confining themselves to their vehicles and seeing only those places where their wheels will allow them to go.

There is more to this country than what your satellite navigation system will show you, a whole lot more, you will just need your legs to carry you there! If you want to capture the stunning scenery you have seen in these photos check out my articles about best hikes around Queenstown and where to hike in Wanaka.

Get out there and explore and I promise you, there will be no negative side effects! I am warning you though! You might get addicted really quickly! I certainly did.