Maruia Falls Murchison South Island

The meandering Maruia River on the South Island drops 10 metres over an escarpment to create the Maruia Falls which resulted from an earthquake in 1929.
The river actually changed course after the 1929 earthquake, choosing a path which sent it plunging over the 10 metre cliff to continue its journey toward the Buller River. Maruia Falls, Maruia F ...

Fiordland National Park River New Zealand

Life giving water flows along a river in the beautiful Fiordland National Park in the South Island of New Zealand.
A nature lover's paradise, Fiordland National Park has a reputation for its lush green wilderness. The high annual rainfall collects in the many rivers throughout the park - providing much needed ...

Cardrona River Lupin Flowers Central Otago

A melody of colour sprouts up along the banks of the Cardrona River as spring heralds the arrival of the Russell Lupins.
A beautiful drive on a spring or summer day is along the Crown Range route between Lake Wanaka and Queenstown in Central Otago. The road is not far from the river, as it wends its way through the ...

Waiohine River Wairarapa North Island New Zealand

The 25 year old tippy swingbridge across the Waiohine River is the first hurdle for hikers starting out on the trails of the Tararua Forest in the Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand.
Originally installed by the New Zealand Forestry Service around 25 years ago, the old swingbridge which crosses the Waiohine River has a particularly generous swing which can prove to be a challen ...

Haruru Falls Bay Of Islands NZ

A beautiful waterfall near the resort town of Paihia in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand.
Haruru Falls near Paihia, Bay of Islands, Northland, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand.

Bridal Veil Falls Waikato NZ

A beautiful 55 metre high waterfall near the town of Te Mata in the Waikato district of NZ is the Bridal Veil Falls.
Bridal Veil Falls, 55 metres high, near Te Mata, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand.

Picture Of Marokopa Falls Waikato New Zealand

A rainbow forms at the base of the picturesque Marokopa Falls in the Waikato region of the North Island, New Zealand.
Accessible year round, the beautiful and pristine Marokopa Falls are among the most scenic waterfalls in New Zealand. They are an easy 5-10 minute walk along a trail which opens up to a view of th ...