Bryophytes of New Zealand
New Zealand has an internationally important bryophyte flora, with a high diversity of species, many of which are endemic.
Flora of Arthur's Pass NP
Arthur's Pass is a magnificent alpine national park in Canterbury, with superb Southern Alps scenery and a rich and interesting alpine flora, some of it easily-accessible.
Flora of Fiordland NP
Fiordland is scenically one of the most spectacular areas of New Zealand and has its share of unique endemics and more widespread common species. All are adapted to cope with the heavy rainfall - parts of Fiordland have the highest annual rainfall on Earth!
Flora of Otago
Otago is significantly drier than Fiordland and Mt Aspiring to the west, and this affects the flora found there.
Flora of Stewart Island
Stewart Island is still largely wilderness, and remains one of the most unspoiled areas in New Zealand, having escaped the clearing of native forests for agriculture. There are some superb natural podocarp forest within minutes of Oban, the capital and only town.
Flora of the Catlins & Canterbury
The Catlins is in the south-east of the South Island, roughly between Nugget Point and Invercargill. The coast is very scenic, and there are beautiful podocarp forests to explore. I've put photos from two areas in Canterbury in this section as well.
Flora of the North Island
The North Island is markedly different from the south, both in topography and climate, and this affects the flora there. Alpine areas are much less extensive and, being more temperate, the forests of the North Island contain many different plant communities.
Flora of the northern South Island
Photos from Nelson Lakes NP, Kahurangi NP and Abel Tasman NP.
Flora of the south-western South Island
Photos from Westland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. Perhaps my favourite part of the South Island!