In the mountains

Although much of my time in the New Zealand alps was under clouds, when they did lift, the scene was breathtaking. Staying in Mt Cook Village, I was right amongst the towering pinnacles.

.. and the prettiest town in NZ is Arrowtown

I've rarely seem a more beautiful town anywhere in the world than Arrowtown. Although it's a tourist trap during daylight, with busloads of sightseers wandering around licking icecreams and taking selfies, later in the day, it's quieter and more relaxed.

Autumn Colours in New Zealand

Autumn must surely be when New Zealand is at its prettiest. Although their native trees are mostly evergreen, the introduced maples and beeches and other deciduous trees are gorgeous when the leaves start to fade and drop.

The maples in Queenstown were aflame