The 4 Coolest Places in New Zealand (That I've Photographed)

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Have you been to New Zealand? What was the coolest place that you visited?

[@TJ543345]

Awesome video and photos, NZ is stunning. My favorite place is Milford Sound

[@PMCN53]

I think LINDIS PASS and Milford Sound, but very difficult to chose 1 or 2. CHEERS.

[@Bradrackas]

The heli hike onto Franz Josef glacier was pretty awesome but then the whole country is the most beautiful place. Iceland is pretty cool too (pun intended), if you’ve been?

[@chrisc4527]

Fox Glacier walk. The main road over Lindis Pass is nice, but for drive able views I think Nevis Road is cooler. The gorges on the Caples River are amazing, but for vistas the view north west from where the Caples leaves the flats and starts to enter the beech forest is really something.

[@lawrencepallant]

Cave Stream - about 1/4 - 1/2 mile hike following an underground river - walking in the river the whole way.

[@giselawinter2267]

I'm fortunate enough to live in Golden Bay, so I go out to the Archway Islands, Wharariki often. I have been to Doubtful Sound but not stayed overnight, looks amazing. I am keen to walk the Hooker Track, something I haven't done as yet. Thanks for a great video and thank you for sharing our beautiful country with the world.

[@helenagustavsson5633]

Love it! So little on KZbin from photografers in New Zealand. Magic photos!

[@paulbruins9935]

Milford Sound might be one of the most over-photographed and visited locations on the planet by now... but that was still the most incredible bit of landscape that I've ever seen and photographed... thanks to you and Jim!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks so much Paul!

[@jaredstrapp6623]

Another inspirational video. Thanks Joshua!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks for watching Jared!

[@helenagustavsson5633]

Thanks! Love NZ and long for it to open up again. Love Kaikoura, Hokatika and the westcoast and the mountains at the South Island in special. There are amazing photooportunities everywhere!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks so much Helena!

[@donnakeeley4531]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explore, fall in love with and photograph my country. Your photos are gorgeous and show the specialness you've let touch your soul. It also reflects you as a person as well. I feel priviledged to call it home especially as a passionate amatuer landscape photographer, the diversity across such a small country and easy access is almost unrivalled. We are also very fortunate to have a Government that has worked hard and tirelessley to give back our freedom as quickly as possible, and although we cannot travel abroad, Kiwis are getting out and about in droves falling in love with their own country. Hopefully you can return here soon. Keep up with those awesome videos and photography.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thank you, Donna, for the kind words. Really appreciate your support.

[@PMCN53]

I agree that NZ is a landscape photographers paradise!. I live in Sydney Australia and I live in Sydney Australia and LOVE going to NZ. I've done 6 trips to the South Island and MILFORD....LOVE IT!! Mt Taranaki on the SW coast of the North Island is spectacular (When you can see it....generates it's own weather due to the size & location). A trek up to the Pouakai Circuit- Reflective Tarn would never be disappointing.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Wow that's incredible! Thank you for sharing.

[@briannicholson2971]

Great video...I am planning a two month trip around New Zealand when I travel from Scotland and hire a campervan...thanks again 😊

[@okewagirl]

Awesome, I live in nz and am currently travelling around the South Island for 9 months. We are currently in Te Anau, heading to Milford Sounds next week to stay at a DOC camp for a week 🤗

[@BrendonMcNZ]

I live in New Zealand and haven’t been to some of these places........yet! Thanks for the tips. Since we can’t travel internationally, I’ll be looking to travel within NZ, so these spots go right to the top of the list!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Time to plan that trip when you can! Thank you for watching.

[@liamdoran2149]

It's been a while but we took our honeymoon there and then went back a few years later to ski. Amazing place and great people! Just watch out for the Kea's

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Amazing! Good call on keeping an eye out for Kea's.

[@leewolfe]

Just plain spectacular Josh.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks Lee!

[@paulbruins9935]

Thanks for making and sharing this video Josh... and thanks for personally showing me some of the coolest spots in New Zealand. I recognise one of the photos shown in this video, and I clearly remember you pointing out the potential of that great shot out to me. The image of Mount Cook at sunset, reflected in the river in the foreground... that's one of my favourite photos from that trip!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks for the support and watching Paul. Really glad you resonated

[@grantnewton5705]

As a Kiwi, I agree you have chosen some great spots ..... Wharariki Beach is my favourite beach for photography .... the 4WD trip out on Farewell Spit is pretty cool. Doubtful Sound is amazing, better than Milford.... which is also great. I haven’t yet made it to Sefton Biv, but did get up to Mueller Hut. Top Forks in the Wilkin is a lovely spot ..... Waterfall face is quite daunting and the descent over Rabbit pass also daunting, but an amazing trip. My. Favourite spot is the Olivine Ice Plateau ..... damn hard to get to but well worth the effort!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thank you!! Those are some truly incredible spots.

[@sailingaray1]

Fantastic to see. We have just returned to #5 (Whangamata !) after 5 weeks touring, photographing & hiking the top 2/3 of Sth Island. We went to #2 & close to 3 & 4 & have previously done 2 boat trips to #1 . Great video Joshua & thanks for your wonderful & truthful comments on our magnificent canvas which surrounds us. You certainly only have to travel a few kilometres from one magnificent photo spot to the next totally different but equally magnificent one. So glad we have digital cameras now, otherwise I would frequently “run out of film”. Look forward to your next video on #5,6,7 &8 ;-)

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Wow, fantastic. Thank you for sharing this.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Stunning video mate what beautiful places to visit and you do them justice as well. Thankyou

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks for the support man.

[@hankedwards5063]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks Hank, really appreciate it.

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

As a photographer living and working in New Zealand I constantly pinch myself at the beauty and variety of this land. I’m based on the incredible North Island amongst my favourite places the coromandel Mt Taranaki and the Tongariro region blow my mind I’ve only been south once and from start to finish my jaw remained dropped. So many places to shoot Mt Cook is amazing the hooker track is a must do. The drive through Arthur’s pass and Moeraki boulders never fail to inspire. Great video and photography Josh new subscriber for ya mate 📷❤️

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks man! It truly is the most incredible and inspiring place.

[@barrypack4599]

Great video. Looks like you had a great time. I listened to your guest spot on The Open Shutter podcast. Good stuff.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thanks so much Barry!

[@deanwigmore4451]

It was on a trip to the South Island 10 years ago that got me into photography, unfortunately i only had a point and shoot at the time and the pictures didn't do justice to the beauty of this part of NZ. Living in Auckland I do plan to return some day . Thanks for showing off our beautiful country.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Sounds incredible. Thank you for the support and watching.

[@stephenschmid492]

Very nice video, Joshua! I spent 3 months there in 1990, hiking the tracks and sleeping in the huts. Great experiences in Mt. Aspiring, and Abel Tasman, among many others. I shot a lot of Kodachrome slides, which I still haven't scanned. I need to do that!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Wow - incredible!!

[@alans056]

I love your vlogs and behind the scenes of how you took some pictures, as well as your stories and adventures. Such an amazing channel, thank you!!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

I appreciate that, Alan!

[@bhattks]

Very nice photography nice information thank you

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Glad you like it!

[@krisweyers6248]

Ahh New Zealand! My favorite trip ever! Unfortunately I was a beginner photographer so most of my shots were snapshot but they bring back fabulous memories! Milford sound my favorite spot!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Beginner or not the beauty of NZ will shine through those photos. Milford Sound is truly an incredible spot!

[@tonyfluerty1032]

I'm a Kiwi who has spent his entire life in the outdoors of New Zealand. My favourite spot in all of New Zealand is the Ahuriri Valley that is situated at the northern end of the Lindis Pass on the left-hand side heading north. This valley never fails to deliver no matter what season or weather conditions. You need a 4 wheel drive to get to the best spots but even in a rental, you can access some great vistas. I have crawled and heaved my way over nearly every inch of New Zealand either as a professional hunter and in my later years, a photographer and the Ahuriri is a gift that just keeps on giving. So if you're going through the Lindis keep your eye out for the turn-off and pop up the valley for a look-see.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Hey Tony, yes! Ahuriri has been on my list for ages. Every time I drive the Lindis and go past Birchwood Road it calls to me....

[@tonyfluerty1032]

@@JoshuaCrippsPhotography Next time zoom up there, it's so worth it.

[@chrisc4527]

Argh. I drove over the Ahuriri and was more interested in the possibility of fish down stream than vistas upstream. Next time, fates willing, I will look the other way! Thank you!

[@tonyfluerty1032]

@@chrisc4527 yep awesome fishing in that river, you can also see Tahr Chamois and Red deer all at the same time on a good day. Just as a point of interest for those reading this the Ahuriri is not a braided river which sets it apart from most of the Canterbury/Otago river systems. This makes for a more compact image of the river itself.

[@stevepritchard3970]

Joshua, lovely images. Have you spotted the 'face' on Aoraki Mt Cook, just below the summit.

[@KasiaCoe]

Thanks for sharing! I live in north island and still haven't been much in south, but it's on my bucket list! Your video is very inspiring to go out more and explore

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Thank you so much Kasia. I'm really happy to hear that the videos can inspire you to go out and explore more often.

[@andrewford80]

You've seen more of NZ than I have and I was born there. It is a pretty place to photograph, that's for sure.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

The best place in the world to photograph. It's true - often times we don't explore our own backyards as much.

[@mechanicalhorserider2512]

I have been to New Zealand in April 2018 too for 4 weeks on a roadtrip on the south island. I lost my heart to this remote part of the planet! Most of the time i had boring light conditions and often rain, but it was an absolutly incredible journey! Wharariki Beach sadly wasn't accessible when i was there. Heavy thunderstorms with landslides in the mountains and flooded roads on the way to the beach made this impossible. :'( Hope to come back to NZ one day!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Incredible!! Hope you get to go back one day as well.

[@iank1638]

I worked there for 6 months and travelled all over. Completely amazing country - before I had a decent camera . Such an amazing variety within a relatively small area- we lived and worked in a subtropical climate amongst ferns, big trees and big beaches. South island is completely different , huge mountains. We loved it all . Maybe the coolest place was sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Amazing you got to work there for 6 months! Truly is unlike anywhere else.

[@perfectlylonely]

Hooray NZ for opening the country up. It's been 50 years since I was there. But, a boat ride into a cave with blind white fish sticks out as strong memory of this trip.

[@tonyfluerty1032]

We won't be opened up for overseas visitors for a long time yet. But for us who live here we have the freedom to go where ever we please.

[@KGi4]

what a great adventure

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

It certainly was.

[@judywright2051]

I'm signed up for a photo workshop on the South Island. It's been cancelled once already, and looks like the second date will get cancelled also. Maybe next fall!

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Crossing my fingers for you.

[@tonyfluerty1032]

@@JoshuaCrippsPhotography sadly the way things are going with the rest of the world NZ will be closed for a long time. Our economy is now booming for many Kiwi businesses and our government will not let anyone in to threaten it. Again sadly only a working vaccine or worldwide herd immunity is going to bring change.

[@JeremyPayne]

lived in New Zealand most of my life, now i live in Australia. Pretty lucky to have lived in two of the best country's going.

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing :).

[@glennstephenson184]

What's a good time of year to go to these places man?

[@oneandonlyjaybee]

Tongariro crossing, although the devil's staircase was pretty grim

[@JoshuaCrippsPhotography]

Need to be careful!

[@allanduff7234]

We miss your “excellent” videos.

[@k.hansphotography4810]

Can you just stop jumping between showing your face explaining something and going back showing the wonderful scenery with your excellent photos, which comes certainly to short in your video.

[@gop108]

Do People really love to see your face so much ?????... I prefer to see the scenery... Sorry 😁