1. Glenorchy-Queenstown Road — The best spot to stop for pictures along this 45-kilometer road trip is Bennets Bluff Lookout, says photographer Mike Hollman. courtesy Mike Hollman 2. Moeraki Boulders — Alien space pods? Monster eggs? The bizarre boulders are best viewed at low tide. courtesy Mike Hollman 3. Lupins on Lake Tekapo — The best time to see the lupins is the first two weeks of December, says Hollman. courtesy Mike Hollman 4. Matai Falls, The Catlins — In the running for the country's most beautiful waterfall. courtesy Mike Hollman 5. St .Clair Beach, Dunedin — There's something about poles in water that draws photographers from all over the world. courtesy Mike Hollman 6. Church of the Good Shepherd — The church and Dark Sky Reserve behind it have graced many a photography roundup of beautiful places around the world. courtesy Mike Hollman 7. Milford Sound — Of all the purported eighth wonders of the world, this one may be the most striking. courtesy Mike Hollman 8. Aoraki/Mount Cook — At 3,754 meters, Aoraki/Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain. courtesy Mike Hollman 9. Icebergs on Tasman Lake — The Tasman Glacier's terminus at Tasman Lake provides extraordinary access to icebergs like these. courtesy Mike Hollman 10. Lake Matheson — An easy walk over the Clearwater River suspension bridge can get you this shot. courtesy Mike Hollman 11. Franz Josef Glacier — The 12-kilometer-long glacier descends from the Southern Alps through temperate rainforest to near sea level. courtesy Mike Hollman 12. Southern Alps — Early morning and evening scenic flights are the best way to see the Southern Alps. courtesy Mike Hollman 13. Waimakariri River — "The braided river banks and mountain light make for some great landscape photography," says Hollman of one of his go-to spots. courtesy Mike Hollman Prev Next
