10 BEST NEW ZEALAND LANDSCAPES

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Stunning coastlines, spectacular mountains and lush forests.

There is no shortage of awesome scenery in New Zealand. Picking out ten of our best landscapes isn’t easy, but here’s our choice of the most breath-taking views while backpacking New Zealand.

Milford Sound

A fiord of craggy peaks and waterfalls that cascade from sheer cliffs with dolphins and seals that frolic in the deep glassy waters. Jump on a boat cruise to get a 360 degree view!

 

A photo posted by Pixel Peeps (@pixel.peeps) on Jul 26, 2016 at 12:17pm PDT

Tongariro

Outer space or the North Island’s best volcanic hike? Climb your way up to see the turquoise blue pools and a stark rock landscape.

 

A photo posted by 💭 Hayley Jane K. (@haykirksey) on Apr 7, 2016 at 5:30pm PDT

Mount Cook from Lake Matheson

The iconic view of our two highest mountains Aoraki/ Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. Walk around the dark, still waters of Lake Matheson to get your own snaps of the stunning mountain duo.

 

A photo posted by Kiwi Experience (@kiwiexperience) on Aug 5, 2016 at 1:10pm PDT

Queenstown

With it’s snow capped mountains surrounding a gleaming lake and rolling countryside, Queenstown couldn’t get any more picturesque if it tried.

 

A photo posted by ✈️Travel & Nature Photographer (@adrianalfordphotography) on Aug 13, 2016 at 2:13am PDT

Cathedral Cove

The jewel in the crown that is the Coromandel coastline. Stunning white sand beaches, crystal clear ocean and a one-of-a-kind rock formations – plus Hot Water Beach is just down the road!

 

A photo posted by photographer ╳ new zealand (@akhilsuhas) on Aug 12, 2016 at 12:36pm PDT

Abel Tasman National Park

Another one for the golden sand lovers. Whether you hike it, kayak or take a boat ride across, there’s no chance of missing  Abel Tasman’s beauty.

 

A photo posted by Christina Schwarcz (@christinaschwarcz) on Aug 12, 2016 at 3:49pm PDT

West Coast

The mighty, rugged West Coast has been named one of the top scenic regions by Lonely Planet. Wind your way down the coastal road to discover its dramatic wind-swept, wave pummelled coastline and beautiful native forest.

 

A photo posted by Kiwi Experience (@kiwiexperience) on Aug 4, 2016 at 12:46am PDT

Cape Reinga

The vast ocean and plunging cliffs make the most Northern tip of Aotearoa a definite must-do. Two oceans clash where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean, watched over by a mythic 800 year old pohutukawa tree.

 

A photo posted by Jimmy Lim TJ (@jimmyltj) on Aug 11, 2015 at 11:57pm PDT

Franz Josef Glacier

An enormous icy beauty, take a helicopter ride to truly appreciate the scale of this glacier and the surrounding rainforest temperature.

 

A photo posted by Franz Josef Glacier Guides (@franzjosefglacierguides) on Feb 5, 2016 at 11:45am PST

Lake Tekapo

Pink and purple lupin flowers make the colours of turquoise Lake Tekapo and snowy mountain backdrop pop even more in this remote part of New Zealand.

 

A photo posted by Amy Schnittger (@aschnitty) on Dec 7, 2015 at 8:06pm PST

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