that wanaka tree
After photographing the sunset at the Wanaka tree, I returned the following morning hoping for an equally spectacular sunrise. The low clouds and still lake did not disappoint, and this time the tree and the mountains were illuminated in a slightly different light. I was lucky to capture so many postcard-worthy images of this iconic tree in its original form.
Wanaka is a small town a few hours’ drive from Queenstown, in the South Island of New Zealand. Its main attraction is a tree that sits in the middle of the lake. The wanaka tree is likely the most photographed tree in the world, but unfortunately is has recently been attacked - the lowest branch was sawed off only a few months after my visit. This iconic tree will never look the same, unfortunately. I am lucky to have made it there before the damage was done. Enjoy these images of the wanaka tree in its original form.
