mountains

The Remarkables – one of only two mountain ranges in the world which run directly north to south

The Remarkables are a mountain range and skifield in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. Located on the southeastern shore of Lake Wakatipu, the range lives up to its name by rising sharply to create an impressive backdrop for the waters. The range is clearly visible from the Read More

Mount Sunday – the film site for Edoras in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Mount Sunday is a low-set “mountain” isolated in the Canterbury Plains of New Zealand’s South Island. It sits in the middle of a flat, barren river plain, and is surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges in the far distance. Mount Sunday is a stunning site, with expansive views of the Rangitata Read More

Roy’s Peak – one of the most spectacular views from the ridgeline in New Zealand

Roy’s Peak Track is located in Wanaka area in the Otago region in New Zealand. The track begins by zigzagging along a steep 4WD track from the carpark to the conservation area. From there, continue on through wild tussock grasslands until you reach Roy’s Peak summit. Along the way, take Read More

Denali National Park – with North America’s tallest peak

Located between Fairbanks and Anchorage in Interior Alaska, Denali National Park is home to vibrant landscapes, local wildlife and the iconic Denali—North America’s tallest peak dominating the Alaska Range at a staggering 20,310 feet tall. 🚘92 miles long, the Denali Park Road parallels the Alaska Range and travels through low Read More