Panorama 2:1 - NZSI04a redgate beach On a clear day the

On a clear day the colour of the ocean resembles a deep jewel blue as the sandy bottom deepens

Powerful Indian Ocean waves surging around Sugarloaf Rock during high tide

Hidden chalets nestled amongst the giants and surrounding hills

The white sand and crystal-clear waters are what attract many to the area

Panorama 2:1 - NZSI04a redgate beach On a clear day theViews for miles and mountains galore everywhere you look in glacier country. The South Island of New Zealand is the larger of the two islands by surface area but is less populated. The waters around the island are the Cook Strait, Tasman sea and the Pacific Ocean Running along the Island from North to South are the Southern Alps, home to Fox and Franz Josef glaciers and its highest peak Mount Cook.