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Queenstown NZ and the iconic Remarkables Mountain Range

Queenstown NZ and the iconic Remarkables Mountain Range

The most delightful backdrop for visitors to Queenstown is the Remarkables mountain range. Loved alike by New Zealanders and tourists in all seasons, they’re best viewed from the town. The best viewing times are from mid morning onwards and especially at dusk. These iconic photos were all made just on sunset in early winter None of … Continue reading “Queenstown NZ and the iconic Remarkables Mountain Range”

A year of photography – 2019

A year of photography – 2019

There were various reasons for lots of local NZ travel in 2019, and fortunately I had the time often to not rush trips across the likes of Central Otago, e.g. Wanaka to Dunedin and return. The images below are very roughly in chronological order, but being lots of them I’ve uploaded with speed in mind … Continue reading “A year of photography – 2019”

The Dunedin Botanic Garden

The Dunedin Botanic Garden

I often go to Dunedin for many varied reasons, and one of the delights of every trip is a visit or two to the oldest botanical garden in New Zealand, which was established in 1863. There are two parts of the Dunedin Botanic Garden, linked indiscernibly, known as the upper gardens and the lower gardens … Continue reading “The Dunedin Botanic Garden”

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Mt Aspiring National Park

Update on inland Otago bio diversity

NZ falcon

Freddy the fearless NZ falcon, and an update on the status of native birds in the West Matukituki Valley

West Matukituki Valley

The News Central Otago interviewed me recently

wrybill chick

Makarora Braided River – an under estimated biodiversity hotspot

NZ falcon becoming airborne

A year in the life of the Matukituki Charitable Trust operating in Mt Aspiring National Park

“The Boss” and Edwin – a tale of two kea in Mt Aspiring National Park

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