New Zealand is the place to be if you want to tromp about like a hobbit in fantastical landscapes. As you know if you’ve seen The Lord of the Rings movies, all 12 hours of the series were filmed in New Zealand.
There are majestic forests, sparkling beaches, craggy mountains, fjords, and flowered meadows, all of which make New Zealand a daydreamy place for outdoor adventures — and beautiful photos thereof. There’s also Māori mythology and tattoos and haka, plus wildlife that looks like it’s straight out of a children’s adventure book.
The photos in these Instagram accounts will whisk you away to New Zealand. It’s a virtual way to hang out with Kiwis (the people) and kiwis (the adorable birds) and get a taste of the islands’ lifestyle and landscape.
For colorful photos of Māori culture from around the world…
For the official NZ account with gorgeous photos of landscapes, flora, and fauna…
For a curated look at the best shots of adventure and luxury in NZ…
For pics of very, very cute birds and other animals in their natural habitats…
For snaps of the animals at this national wildlife center, including KIWIS. THEY’RE SO CUTE…
For striking portraits and photojournalism from a Māori photographer… (And don’t miss these haka photos on the Rawhitiroa Photography website.)
For beautiful and joyous Māori portraits…
For dramatic nature photos that tell a story…
For vibrant photos from Wellington, the capital of NZ…
For another side of Wellington, with a focus on birds, mountains, and weather…
For dramatic nature photos and timelapse videos…
For charming snaps of everyday life and nature in Queenstown…
For rabble-rousing and thought-provoking photos of NZ’s nature and environmental challenges…
For dramatic shots of nature that promise ‘no filters, no Photoshop’…
For sweet and inspiring Māori-inspired art that celebrates women…
For a peek at the inside and outside of inspiring NZ architecture and design…
And we are on Instagram at @strongsenseof, sharing travel photos, mini book reviews, and other things that delight us every day. Follow us there!
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