Mount Aspiring is New Zealand's highest mountain outside the Mount Cook region. Set within Otago's Mount Aspiring National Park, it has a height of 3,033 metres. Maori call it Tititea.
Polystichum vestitum, commonly known as the Prickly Shield Fern, is a hardy, evergreen or semi-evergreen ground fern. The fern is native to New Zealand.
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Diana Falls overflowing after heavy rains hit the South Island in December 2010. This portion of the State Highway 6 or Glacier Highway around the Hasst Pass was made very treacherous by the heavy weather conditions.
Kayaking the pristine coastal waters of the Abel Tasman National Park is a popular vacation activity on the South Island of New Zealand.
Pools of water in flat Sandy Bay reflect the sky twilight colors.
Abel Tasman National Park is the smallest of New Zealand's national parks. The park is bounded to the north by the waters of Golden Bay and Tasman Bay. The park is renowned for its golden beaches and is a preferred destination for hiking, camping and kayaking.
Pinnacle Island sits in the calm waters of Bark Bay. It is not rare when kayaking around the island to see fur seals basking on the rocks.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards is a winery in the Marlborough region. The winery is primarily noted for its Sauvignon Blanc wines, and has played an important pioneering role in establishing New Zealand's and Marlborough's reputation. Cloudy Bay's first commercial vintage was produced in 1985.
New Zealand fur seals were widely hunted until the late 19th century. Their total population fell to levels under 10% of the original numbers. However, the seals are now protected in New Zealand and pups can expect a long and happy life.
New Zealand fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri) are found around New Zealand, its offshore islands, and southern Australia. Adult males are the first to arrive at the breeding colonies, where they establish territories that they defend aggressively.
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