New Zealand South Island - NZSI10 sunset

New Zealand South Island - NZSI10 sunsetOld jetty providing shelter for marine life and moorings for fishermen. The South Island of New Zealand is the larger of the two islands by surface area but is less populated. The waters around the island are the Cook Strait, Tasman sea and the Pacific Ocean. Running along the Island from North to South are the Southern Alps, home to Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and its highest peak Mount Cook.

Sun Kissed clouds at dawn along Point Picquet

Sugarloaf Rock looking its best in the fresh light of an early morning

insignificant in height against the forest but its beauty shines

Popular because of its beaches

where the Blackwood River eventually finds its way to Flinders Bay

fishing and surfing and if you are lucky enough you can spot whales from the beach as they migrate and play in our warmer waters

inland waterfalls and rugged rocky coastlines

On sixty hectares of landscaped parkland at Balingup you will find Golden Valley Tree Park

This location is a small lagoon protected by a large rocky outcrop and is ideal for people wanting to snorkel in crystal clear waters

The Park boasts many varieties from around the world

Found within a rocky outcrop is Redgate Beach

Long exposure and turquoise ocean set a beautiful scene at Point Picquet