Mountain neinei
The weird tree with the candelabra like branches is the mountain neinei, also known as the pineapple tree. There is a whole grove of these Dr Suess li...Listed in photos
Marlborough Rock Daisy
Pachystegia insignis (Marlborough Rock Daisy) is endemic to New Zealand. This photo was taken in South Bay, Kaikoura.Listed in photos
Harakeke Flower
Harakeke was the name given to this plant by Maori. The first European traders called it "flax" because its fibres were similar to that of true flax f...Listed in photos
Nelson Tui Mid Song
A tui is photographed mid song in Nelson. The tui has a wonderful range of noises and songs – they can whistle, click, chuckle, gurgle and trill. Th...Listed in photos
Kepler Track River
The photo is a little overexposed at the top but it still captures the colour of the forest well.Listed in photos
New Zealand Bellbird
One of the most beautiful sounding birds, the New Zealand native bellbird. This photo was taken at the bottom of the Centre of New Zealand Walk in Nel...Listed in photos
Kepler Kea
This photo of a kea was taken while walking the Kepler Track in Fiordland. You can see the beautiful shades of the feathers, from green through to tea...Listed in photos
Kea Eating
Kea eating a bit of my apple on the Kepler Track, Fiordland. The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is one of seven parrot species endemic to New Zealand.Listed in photos
Looking Down on Kea
Kea are amazing birds. They are legendary for their intelligence and curiosity, both vital to their survival in a harsh mountain environment. Studies ...Listed in photos
Naughty Kea
The Kea are attracted by the prospect of food scraps from human habitation. Their curiosity leads them to peck and carry away unguarded items of cloth...Listed in photos