Queenstown, Glenorchy, and Milford Sound

Queenstown

The town and lake seen in soft early morning light, with mountains in the background.

Queenstown Sunrise

The town and lake seen in with sun rising behind the mountains.

Queenstown

A lakeside town on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its mountain backdrop and compact town center.

Queenstown

A lakeside town on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its mountain backdrop and compact town center.

Queenstown Golf Club

A scenic golf course located on a peninsula, offering panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.

Lake Wakatipu

A long, glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, surrounded by mountain ranges.

Drive to Glenorchy

Along the drive to Glenorchy, a winding road along Lake Wakatipu with viewpoints overlooking the Dart River valley.

Drive to Glenorchy

Along the drive to Glenorchy, a winding road along Lake Wakatipu with viewpoints overlooking the Dart River valley.

Drive to Glenorchy

Along the drive to Glenorchy, a winding road along Lake Wakatipu with viewpoints overlooking the Dart River valley.

Drive to Glenorchy

A small lakeside town at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, known as a starting point for hiking trails and scenic drives.

Paradise

A lone cow spotted along the farmland in Paradise, adding to the rural landscape.

The Road to Paradise

A rural road beyond Glenorchy lined with farmland and mountains, leading to the small settlement of Paradise.

Paradise

A  remote farming area near Glenorchy, surrounded by native forest and mountains, popular for its peaceful scenery.

Paradise

Open paddocks in Paradise where sheep graze against the backdrop of forests and mountains.

Isengard Lookout

A viewpoint in Glenorchy offering views of the Dart River valley, used as a filming location in The Lord of the Rings

Isengard Lookout

A viewpoint in Glenorchy offering views of the Dart River valley, used as a filming location in The Lord of the Rings

That Glenorchy tree

Tree by the lakefront, often photographed for its reflection and mountain backdrop.

Lake Wakatipu

A long, glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, surrounded by mountain ranges.

Lake Wakatipu

A long, glacier-carved lake with clear blue water, surrounded by mountain ranges.

Queenstown

A lakeside town on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its mountain backdrop and compact town center.

Lake Wakatipu

A lakeside town on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its mountain backdrop and compact town center.

Lake Wakatipu

Eglinton Valley

Eglinton Valley before sunrise with moon setting behind the mountains.

Eglinton Valley

Eglinton Valley before sunrise with moon setting behind the mountains.

Eglinton Valley

A wide glacial valley with open grasslands surrounded by steep mountains along the Milford Road

Eglinton Valley

Early morning mist in Eglington Valley, A wide glacial valley with open grasslands surrounded by steep mountains along the Milford Road

Eglinton Valley

A wide glacial valley with open grasslands surrounded by steep mountains along the Milford Road

Eglinton River

Eglinton River

Eglinton Valley

A wide glacial valley with open grasslands surrounded by steep mountains along the Milford Road

Sunrise in Eglinton Valley

Eglinton Valley

Morning mist in Eglinton Valley

Mirror Lake

A mountain lake with a short walking track through beech forest and views of nearby ranges

Mirror Lakes

Small lakes known for their calm waters that reflect the surrounding peaks

Mirror Lakes

Small lakes known for their calm waters that reflect the surrounding peaks

Mirror Lakes

Small lakes known for their calm waters that reflect the surrounding peaks

Lake Fergus

A smaller alpine lake located between Lake Gunn and the Hollyford Valley

Pops View

A roadside lookout point on the Milford Road offering panoramic views of the Hollyford Valley

Dawn at Milford Sound

A fiord known for its dramatic cliffs, peaks, and waterfalls, and can be reached by boat.

Dawn at Milford SoundMilford Sound

A fiord known for its dramatic cliffs, peaks, and waterfalls, and can be reached by boat.

Bowen Falls

At this spot, the Bowen River plunges from the top of a 162-m. cliff into the Milford Sound.

Milford Sound

A calm scene where the sound is partially hidden, creating a soft, layered look across the water and mountains

Milford Sound

A calm scene where the sound is partially hidden, creating a soft, layered look across the water and mountains

Fairy Falls

A narrow waterfall flowing down the cliffs

Stirling Falls

Milford Sound Cruises

Boat tours offer close-up views of waterfalls, wildlife, and the towering fjord walls.

Milford Sound Cruises

 Boat tours offer close-up views of waterfalls, wildlife, and the towering fjord walls.

Milford Sound

A calm scene where the sound is partially hidden, creating a soft, layered look across the water and mountains.

Small waterfalls and forests in Milford Sound

Rain and streams feed countless small waterfalls, flowing through dense temperate rainforest.

Small waterfalls and forests in Milford Sound

Rain and streams feed countless small waterfalls, flowing through dense temperate rainforest

Milford Sound

Small waterfalls and forests

Native vegetation clings to vertical rock faces, creating a green cover on the cliffs

Milford Sound

Seal Rock

A rocky outcrop in Milford Sound where New Zealand fur seals can often be seen resting

Milford Sound

Milford Sound

Stirling Falls

One of the tallest and most iconic waterfalls in the fiord, dropping 151 meters.

Stirling Falls

One of the tallest and most iconic waterfalls in the fiord, dropping 151 meters.

Mitre Peak

A classic viewpoint of the sound, with Mitre Peak standing prominently across the water.

Mitre Peak

A classic aA sharp, iconic peak rising directly from the waters of Milford Sound, one of the most photographed mountains in New Zealandviewpoint of the sound, with Mitre Peak standing prominently across the water.

Bowen Falls

At this spot, the Bowen River plunges from the top of a 162-m. cliff into the Milford Sound.

Mitre Peak

A classic viewpoint of the sound, with Mitre Peak standing prominently across the water.

Hundred Falls, and Homer Tunnel

Seasonal waterfalls streaming down the cliffs near the Homer Tunnel, often most striking after heavy rain.

Hundred Falls, and Homer Tunnel

Seasonal waterfalls streaming down the cliffs near the Homer Tunnel, often most striking after heavy rain.

Southern Scenic Road

A winding lakeside drive with views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains.

Queenstown Sunset

The town and lake seen at sunset, with mountains in the background

Queenstown Sunset

Cliffside homes overlooking Lake Wakatipu under soft sunset light.

Lake Wakatipu Sunset

Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown seen at sunset, with mountains in the background