On a recent trip to Christchurch, I spent an afternoon with Grant Davey from Ashley Rivercare learning about wrybills (Ngutu pare). Wrybills are unique to New Zealand and the only birds in the world with a beak bent sideways (always […]

Most New Zealand native flowers don’t have too much of a fragrance but a little-known unassuming shrub called Alseuosmia really packs a punch. Also known as Toropapa or ‘bush daphne’ its tiny flowers fill the air with a perfume in […]

Snowy mountains and good weather are a recipe for stunning sunrises and sunsets with a spectacular kaleidoscope of colours. What a beautiful way to start or end a day and put life into perspective. I took these on a winter […]

I bet there arn’t too many New Zealanders who know what a bittern looks like, or even that they exist. Hiding out in wetlands they are so cryptic and camouflaged you’ll be lucky to spot one. With the help of […]

Hunted to the brink of extinction, fur seals are making a comeback up and down the New Zealand coastline. Seemingly both lazy and playful it pays to keep your distance, but so entertaining to watch, and adorably cute! Here’s a […]

Famous for their wide-open landscapes, lakes, and mountain fringed plains, there’s a lot to love about a visit to the South Islands Mackenzie Basins and Hakatere area – especially in the winter when a sprinkle of snow, moody light, and […]

Taranaki is a fantastic area to visit with plenty of opportunities for nature lovers to enjoy it’s outdoor wonders. From the wild, eroding black-sand coastline, to the spectacular conical Mt Taranaki cloaked in mossy forest, there is plenty to see […]

Tucked away in often unknown corners in many cities, are little pieces of nature paradise. Whether it be a quiet stream, city gardens, or a frequently walked park, take a closer look at what’s around you and get a regular […]

After a slow start to the summer, there have been a string of beautiful days and evenings out on the Tutukaka Coast in Northland, New Zealand.