Slow Luxury Travel: New Zealand's photography destination

Other areas of New Zealand have been attracting photographers around the world for decades, and it is not difficult to see why. New Zealand includes a reason in films such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobit and The Chronicles of Narnia: New Zealand offers unimaginable and unique beauty.

In the tour of Araha New Zealand, our goal is to create photography tours that are more than just to see the well-known places or try to get Instagram-worthy photos (although you'll get them too!). We will be happy to assist you in organizing the ideal journey if a private LED photography tour seems like the adventure you are looking for.

North Island

Piha Beach & Kitekite Falls

Piha Beach is the most recognized in the West Coast Beaches of Auckland. The Piha includes black-blue volcanic sand and famous lion rock, known to mimic the stance of a lion. The extraordinary surf of Piha Beach makes it an ideal place to take pictures of surfers against grand scenes; These shots will be priceless.

Kitkite Falls is a beautiful waterfall hidden in the native bush behind the Piha Beach. It is only a small walk distance or drive away. It is worth walking upwards because it is a great time to take pictures of some beautiful native plants of New Zealand. When you reach the top, the waterfall levels create a blurred atmosphere that is perfect for taking pictures of things that occur out of this world.

Tongiro National Park

Tongarro Alpine Crossing located in North Island of NZ is known as one of our best days, but for photographers, it is a chance to take a picture of a variety of volcanic scenes that develop with every hour spent in the area.

Tongariro National Park offers photographers an opportunity to capture acidic and supernatural emerald lakes, ancient lava flows and alpine regions. Therefore, if you decide to include the Tongiro crossing in your photographic tour, keep in mind that you will capture some of New Zealand's volcanic heart.

Rotorua

Rotorua is located in the northern island of NZ, yet another place. Rotorua makes so magical that it is sprinkled with geotomical activity. In Rotorua, the Earth and its sub -products themselves become your subject.

The champagne pool in Y-o-Tapu is similar to an abstract painting, with a naturally occurred paigment rainbow, you get a chance to capture some incredibly untrudeful photos.

Cape ringa

Cape Reena is located in the northern island of NZ, there is a point where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean are found, which makes the burning water and painting-rich seas. Cape Ringa also has a lighthouse manufactured in 1941, and this lighthouse is one of the first light to be observed when it comes inland.

Mount Taranaki

Mount Taranaki is known as Mount Fuji, or a fully symmetrical volcano of New Zealand. All photographers can find a unique shot of symmetrical peaks as the mountain produces its own weather systems, resulting in frequent photographic conditions.

Cathedral Cove (Te Vanganui-e-Hei)

You must have seen the previously reputed Cathedral Cove. Located in Coromandel, the Cathedral Cove is a piece of natural architecture that frames the ocean. The world famous limestone archway is a surprising photographic opportunity in itself, and provides opportunities to put a picture of ancient beaches of New Zealand besides Mercury Bay nearby.

South Island

Milford Sound/Piopiotahi

Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) should see one for any visitor to the South Island of New Zealand, and for good reasons … it is never old! Every change in weather, such as morning mist, dramatic storm in the afternoon, and enchanted rainbow that appears after a rain, changes the region. We recommend spending a few days here to capture all his mood because the secret of taking pictures here is to be patient and whatever nature throws on you is ready for him.

Aroi/Mount Cook

For some of the most amazing hill scenes, photographers should visit Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. The famous Huker Valley track for photographers has numerous opportunities to take mountain-philanthropic photos in stunning glacial lakes with the track. Imagine the picture of the southern cross against the backdrop of the highest peaks of New Zealand! The region is also a dark sky reserve, which offers some of the world's most obvious night sky for astrophotography.

Lake Tekapo

One of the most unique places in New Zealand for photography is Lake Tekapo, which has a specific color scheme. A eccentric photo opportunity is made by pink, purple and white flowers that beautify the lake.

The McKenzie location offers luxurious night sky opportunities, and the contrast between day and night photography provides a variety of approaches. The small church of Good Shepherd also creates an ideal foreground element.

Dark Sky Project in Lake Tekapo

Dark Sky Project at Lake Tekapo provides the right place for photographers for astrophotography. You may experience a privately directed Stargaseing and Astrophotography experience that will help you understand optimal shooting conditions and will know how Maori Navigators used these similar stars for centuries.

New Zealand hosts two of the 22 Dark Sky Reserve in the world, as well as additional dark sky sanctuaries and parks, so if you get a chance to travel, you will capture some of the most impeccable night sky on the planet.

Famous Vanaka tree

I am sure you have seen the famous Vanaka tree sitting in the water of Vanaka Lake. It is one of the most photographed scenes in New Zealand, which often appears on our Instagram feed. The loan Vanaka tree has become an icon for tourists and photographers, especially during the golden hour when the light catchs both the tree and the surrounding mountains.

While it can be crowded, nearby Rob Roy Glacier track offers sensational alpine scenes, characterizing the expansion of glaciers, waterfalls, and mountains that are rivals anywhere in the southern Alps.

Queenstown

You can reach some true amazing places for photography from Queenstown, a city, which we all familiarize. One of them, The Companbles provides a striking background for Mountain range, city and lake shots. At the same time, some of the world's most filmy landscapes can be found in nearby Glenorchi (yes, the Lord of the Rings).

Glenorchi red hut

Glennorchi has a small red hut which has gained international recognition. Nearby mountains and Wakatipu Lakes provide a picturesque background for this small red building.

Depending on the weather and day time, this type of shot shouts “New Zealand” and offers countless creative options. The surrounding area provides a variety of approaches, which makes it ideal to capture different lighting positions and mood throughout the day.

Franz Joseph and Fox Glacier

West Coast Glacier present something that you will not find anywhere else. In this place, for photographers that make it special are incredible opposite. For an additional special shot, access photographers by helicopters allow the air approach to ancient ice rivers as they dig through the landscape.

Punkiki pancake rox

In the South Island of NZ, the Punakiki pancake rocks appear very perfect for being almost natural, which closes a supernatural or uncontrolled form. Beautifully layered limestone structures form unique patterns that are etched over time. The Punakiki pancake rocks are surrounded by the sea and a rugged coast, providing the opportunity to catch the best of the West Coast for photographers.

Moiraki boulder

Moeraki Boulder is still one of the excellent creations of nature, scattered along the coast like perfect, naturally occurring giant marbles. Moeraki Boulder is incredible foreground elements for sunrise and sunset pictures, which they present most frequently, presented as the correct background with stretching coastline.

Island adventures: off the beaten track

Stewart Island/Rakiura

Exposing more remote places, Stewart Island is the best secret for New Zealand's wildlife photography. With the hunter-free environment, native birds thrive here. With an abundance of remote beaches, ancient forests and stirring life, you can ensure that most visitors will never get a chance to see the scenes to take a picture of the scenes (even some locals).

Being on New Zealand's southern tip, you have also got a chance to capture Aurora Australia in some clear sky in New Zealand.

Great barrier island

The Great Barrier Island is a few hours of journey from Auckland, but it appears that it is a world away from the pollution of the city lights, which means that the Great Barrier Island is an incredible astronomy place.

To not mention, the Great Barrier Island is the home of some of the most untouched and beautiful untmed beaches and ancient Kauri forests, making it an ideal destination for photographers that want to celebrate the atmosphere of New Zealand.

Planning your photographic adventure

We believe that when you take your time and let each place speak for yourself, real magic occurs. There are lots of photographic opportunities at each place listed here, which reward skills and patience.

Arha would be happy to help employees of luxury New Zealand Tours to help you in making an ideal journey program, if a leisurely, purposeful photographic tour appeals for your adventure spirit.