New Zealand South Island - NZSI12 seascape the burnt orange colour of

the burnt orange colour of the granite really stands out especially as the Sun goes down and the last light shines on the cliff wall

On a clear day the colour of the ocean resembles a deep jewel blue as the sandy bottom deepens

where mist-covered mountains

A hidden beauty this natural grotto remains secret to a few

New Zealand South Island - NZSI12 seascape the burnt orange colour ofGlacial waterfalls are plentiful around the South Island and flow all year round. The South Island of New Zealand is the larger of the two islands by surface area but is less populated. The waters around the island are the Cook Strait, Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Running along the Island from North to South are the Southern Alps, home to Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and its highest peak Mount Cook.