New Zealand
More than Movie-Worthy Scenery
Slide 1 of 17: Colorful view of Auckland and Auckland Harbour.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 2 of 17: A selection of handmade pillowslips from Native Agent in Auckland. The store specializes in locally-created items.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 3 of 17: Kiwi country offers a burgeoning wine scene, happening cities, and modern culture – amid sublime natural beauty. Photographers Patrick Renolds & Richard Brimer highlight the sights.
© Richard Brimer
Slide 4 of 17: Portrait of artist Sophia Minson in her Auckland studio, with her painting ‘Portrait of a Turkish Lady’, 2008.
© Sophia Minson
Slide 5 of 17: Maori artist Blaine Te Rito is trained in the art of Whakairo (carving) and creates beautiful masks and other objects from his studio in Auckland.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 6 of 17: The Dizengoff on popular Ponsonby Road in Auckland is known for its delicious coffee and fresh, eclectic menu.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 7 of 17: ‘Kaitiaki’, 2004 by Fred Graham is one of eight public sculptures installed in the Auckland Domain. The Auckland War Memorial Museum is visible in the background.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 8 of 17: The Tuki Tuki Valley in Hawkes Bay offers vineyards, olive groves, horses and the Tuki River which is a popular fishing spot.
© Richard Brimer
Slide 9 of 17: The Te Mata Cheese Company in Hawkes Bay allows visitors to watch the cheese making process and sample the finished product (with a glass of wine from the region) in its café.
© Richard Brimer
Slide 10 of 17: Aerial view of the grounds of the Old Church Villa and Restaurant in Napier.
© Richard Brimer
Slide 11 of 17: The family-owned Ata Rangi winery in Martinborough was one of the pioneering wineries in the area.
© Richard Brimer
Slide 12 of 17: The Queenstown Park Hotel offers luxury accommodations with beautiful views of the Queenstown landscape.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 13 of 17: Fresh New Zealand oysters served with lemon, caviar, white Balsamic jelly, and ginger & lime sorbet from the Wai restaurant in Queenstown.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 14 of 17: A young patron at Joe's Garage in Queenstown enjoys a popular children's beverage called a ‘Fluffy’ or ‘Baby Chino’ made of frothed milk, sprinkles, and a side of marshmallow.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 15 of 17: The original Glenorchy Public Library is one of the smallest libraries in the world.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 16 of 17: A sunny afternoon at The Tap restaurant in Arrowtown.
© Patrick Reynolds
Slide 17 of 17: A traditional house in Arrowtown consisting of a tin roof, weatherboard (otherwise known as shiplap), and a chimney made from local rock called Schist.
© Patrick Reynolds
