New Zealand South Island Highlights

West coastal dreamscape, loving the physical beauty of this part of New Zealand's South Island

Take me away. This is where I want to be right now, somewhere warm, somewhere clear blue. Haast, South Island #newzealand

Take me away. This is where I want to be right now, somewhere warm, somewhere clear blue. Haast, South Island. New Zealand

Chard Farm Vineyards and Gorge - Queenstown, New Zealand

Chard Farm vineyards just outside Queenstown, New Zealand.

Pancake Rocks of Punaikaiki - South Island, New Zealand

Pancake rocks of Punaikaiki - South Island, New Zealand.

Sailboat in Queen Charlotte Sound - New Zealand

Sailboat in Queen Charlotte Sound between Wellington and Picton, New Zealand.

Kayaks at Abel Tasman National Park - New Zealand

Kayaks on the beach at Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand's South Island.

South Island Skies and Road Trip - New Zealand

South Island skies and road - Picton to Hanmer Springs, New Zealand.

Queen Charlotte Sound Views - New Zealand - New Zealand

Views of Queen Charlotte Sound from Lochmara Lodge, New Zealand.

Abel Tasman National Park - New Zealand

Abel Tasman National Park Coastline in New Zealand's South Island.

Kayaking on Queen Charlotte Sound - Lochmara Lodge, New Zealand

Early morning kayak trip on Queen Charlotte Sound from Lochmara Lodge, New Zealand.

Audrey Kayaking on Queen Charlotte Sound - Lochmara Lodge, New Zealand

Audrey kayaks on Queen Charlotte Sound near Lochmara Lodge in New Zealand.

Vineyards at Hans Herzog Winery - New Zealand

The vineyards at Hans Herzog Winery in New Zealand.

New Zealand's West Coast - Punaikaiki, South Island

New Zealand's rugged west coast at Punaikaiki, South Island.

Must be nice to be a wine grape. You get to grow up in such beautiful places. Then, unfortunately, one day you get crushed. Otago Valley, home of big, steaky Pinot Noir, South Island, New Zealand

Must be nice to be a wine grape. You get to grow up in such beautiful places. Then, unfortunately, one day you get crushed. Otago Valley, home of big, steaky Pinot Noir, South Island, New Zealand

Sailing Away - Mapua, New Zealand

Sail boats ready for an adventure at Mapua, New Zealand.

Queen Charlotte Sound - Marlborough, New Zealand

On the scenic route from Nelson to Picton through Marlborough County in New Zealand.

Akaroa Lighthouse, New Zealand

Akaroa Lighthouse on a hill in Akaroa, New Zealand.

Queen Charlotte Sound - Marlborough, New Zealand

On the scenic route from Nelson to Picton through Marlborough County in New Zealand.

Dan Swimming with Dophins - Kaikoura, New Zealand

Swimming with dolphins at Kaikoura, New Zealand

Road Trip Near Akaroa, New Zealand

Road trip in the hills outside of Akaroa, New Zealand.

Mountain Biking at Queenstown, New Zealand

Mountain biking near Queenstown, New Zealand.

Sailing in Queen Charlotte Sound - Marlborough, New Zealand

Sailing in Queen Charlotte Sound in Picton, New Zealand.

Sunset in the Park - Christchurch, New Zealand

Sunset in a Christchurch park, New Zealand.

Kaikoura Dusky Dolphin - New Zealand

Following dusky dolphins near Kaikoura, New Zealand.

West Coastline at Punaikaiki - South Island, New Zealand

West coast of the South Island - Punaikaiki, New Zealand.