Stunning sunrises and sunsets around NZ

A DigitalNZ Story by Zokoroa

The beautiful colours of the sun as it rises in the morning sky and sets in the evening create a sense of wonder and serenity. These photos capture the effect of the sun on the landscapes around New Zealand.

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SUNRISE

The beautiful colours of the sun as it rises in the morning sky create a sense of wonderment, serenity and joyfulness. That WOW! feeling.

Image: Tauranga New Zealand

Tauranga New Zealand

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Linwood sunrise

Linwood sunrise

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Linwood sunrise

Linwood sunrise

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand

Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunrise at Eastgate

Sunrise at Eastgate

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: Waimarama beach sunrise

Waimarama beach sunrise

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Christchurch sunrise

Christchurch sunrise

Christchurch City Libraries

Image: New Zealand Sunrise in Tauranga

New Zealand Sunrise in Tauranga

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Golden Leaves

Golden Leaves

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunrise over Bay of Islands

Sunrise over Bay of Islands

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunrise on Bushy Beach, Oamaru

Sunrise on Bushy Beach, Oamaru

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunrise on Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Sunrise on Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: New Zealand Sunrise-7210093

New Zealand Sunrise-7210093

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Morning walk September 4 2010

Morning walk September 4 2010

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Tauranga New Zealand

Tauranga New Zealand

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: sunrise, takapuna boat ramp, New Zealand

sunrise, takapuna boat ramp, New Zealand

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

SUNSETS

Sunsets are a magical time of the day as the sky lights up with vibrant colours painted across the horizon. Head outdoors as another sunset awaits, just to share its light! 

Image: Waiheke North Island.

Waiheke North Island.

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Gore Sunset

Gore Sunset

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunset

Sunset

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: New Zealand Sunset

New Zealand Sunset

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Russell sunset

Russell sunset

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: New Zealand Sunset

New Zealand Sunset

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunset New Zealand-7200048

Sunset New Zealand-7200048

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunset at Hamilton Lake

Sunset at Hamilton Lake

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sun Runner

Sun Runner

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Russell sunset

Russell sunset

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sunset

Sunset

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Pikowai

Pikowai

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sun Set Greymouth

Sun Set Greymouth

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Taupo Lake, New Zealand

Taupo Lake, New Zealand

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Muriwai Sunset

Muriwai Sunset

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage