Map showing New Zealand location (opens in OpenStreetMap)
Fern is the symbol of New Zealand, although I think it's the silver fern specifically, and I am not sure if this is it.
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Unlike in Jamaica , New Zealand waves were quite impressive for a swimmer. This is the Piha Beach, a black sand beach.
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One thing that surprised me was the great care they take to preserve their unique environment, from border checks (so you do not bring food and such) to individual hiking trails.
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One could see why. I was getting distinct prehistoric vibes à la Zdenek Burian.
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Palm tree we saw during our hike in Kerikeri.
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New Zealand landscape, north island.
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Rainbow Waterfall in Kerikeri.
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Creek in Kerikeri.
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Rocks.
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One of my favourite parts was the northern tip of the island.
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Beyond here, the ocean extends towards Asia.
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I was getting gentle US vibes in some parts of New Zealand.
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In Waitangi, where the famous treaty was signed, for better or worse.
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A haka demonstration for tourists.
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A small islet we kayaked around in the Bay of Islands.
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Garden in Russell.
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A building we only saw from afar.
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A lush path.
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Another beach we visited.
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We stopped the car here for me to take the photo.
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Another type of New Zealand forest.
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Under a bridge in Matakana.
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A river in Matakana.
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The majestic Piha Beach as seen from the road.
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No swimming sign.
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The Piha Beach rock.
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Tourists walking at the foot of the rock.
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The red smoke that arrived from Australia as we were landing in Queenstown. It was caused by Australian fires.
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Queenstown from a hill. Queenstown Hill Recreation Reserve.
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A house that used to lodge immigrants, now a tourist attraction. Arrow Town.
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Dart River.
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I love the little open libraries.
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Landscape reminiscent of that of Kenya , but even more dramatic.
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Another prehistoric-looking place. This is along the Routeburn Nature Walk.
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Ferns.
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A river in the forest.
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Mountains that were our reward for finishing the hike. Mount Somnus beyond.
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Jinny on the trail.
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On the road again.
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One of the lakes we drove past.
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Stopping by the road for impromptu photography.
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New Zealand landscape from above.
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One of the lovely vineyards we visited. The lesser known ones would sometimes offer wine for free. This is Mount Difficulty wines.
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Wine tasting area.
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Wine tasting area from the outside.
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Entrance to a tunnel, on our way to Milford Sound.
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Cardrona Hotel, getting Wild West vibes here.
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The famous tree in the water - Lake Wanaka.
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Hike along the Clutha River.
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Azure lake called Lake Pukaki with the Mount Cook National Park in the back.
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Glacier from the Tasman Glacier Viewpoint.
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Glacial lake from the Hooker Valley Track.
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Church of the Good Shepherd with Lake Tekapo in the background.
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Final view from lake Tekapo.
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