Every year from November through December there are a few special locations in the New Zealand landscape that become transformed into colourful wonderlands of pink, blue, purple, yellow, orange and well ... every colour of the rainbow! This is result of the flowering Russell Lupin perennials that were introduced to New Zealand in the 1940s.

The foreshore here along the shores of Lake Tekapo in particular is incredible when it is in flower. It isn't guaranteed that it will be there every year, but you will usually find patches of lupins here even when it isn't a big year for the flowers. With the beautiful blue lake in the background and surrounding mountains, its an absolute winner.

This spot is best at golden hours at sunrise and sunset and take your wide angle and mid range zoom lens.