Castle Hill can be found on New Zealand’s South Island at an altitude of 700 metres next to State Highway 73 between Darfield and Arthur’s Pass. Castle Hill got its name because of the impressive arrangement of limestone boulders there, looking like an ruinous stone castle. Furthermore, Castle Hill limestone […]
Tasman Valley is located within Mount Cook National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. The valley is not only home to Tasman Glacier, the longest glacier in New Zealand, but also to Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. Tasman Glacier is 27 kilometres long and Mount Cook 3.724 […]
Lake Pukaki can be found on the South Island of New Zealand. Surrounded by mountains, New Zealand’s highest peak Aoraki Mount Cook can be found at the head of Lake Pukaki. At an elevation between 518 to 532 metres Lake Pukaki covers with its surface an area of 178,7 square […]
The Clay Cliffs are a natural rock formation on the South Island of New Zealand, next to the small township of Omarama. Omarama is Māori for „Place of Light“ and is a reference to the extraordinarily pure and clear sky in this area. Separated by deep ravines, the Clay Cliffs […]
The gorgeous Lindis Pass is located on the South Island of New Zealand and links the Mackenzie Basin with Central Otago. At an elevation of 971 metres above sea level one can expect snow most time of the year in this mountainous area. Therefore Lindis Pass is the second highest […]
Wanaka is located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Situated at the southern end of Lake Wanaka it is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park. Great hikes as those to Roys Peak and Rob Roy Glacier can be easily reached from there. At about […]
A suspension bridge that crosses Matukituki River is the starting point for Rob Roy Glacier Track. Located on the South Island of New Zealand the track up to Rob Roy Glacier is an ideal entry point to Mount Aspiring National Park. There one can find a fabulous alpine scenery including […]
Roys Peak is a mountain next to the town of Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand. From the 1.578 metres summit views across Lake Wanaka and up to the peak of Mount Aspiring are waiting. To reach the summit of Roys Peak an elevation gain of over 1.100 […]
Glenorchy is a small town with approximately 360 inhabitants in the South Island of New Zealand. The area around this small town is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and film fans. Films as Lord of the Rings, Vertical Limit and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian were shot in this area. […]