Cromwell's Big Fruit, taken from Wanaka highway, over The Wooing Tree vineyard, 28/4/17. PHOTO: Jan Moore

The Lower Octagon, Dunedin on a wet July night a few years back. PHOTO: Brian Treanor

View from Roseneath across the Otago Harbour to Harbour Cone. PHOTO: Ulf Uchida

Helen Laney with grandson Lachlan Laney in the Portal at Steampunk Headquarters in Oamaru. PHOTO: Helen Laney

Otago Art Society members at the Dunedin Railway Station in 2015 (from left, standing) Jenny Longstaff, Brian Miller, Raimo Kuparinen, Nic Dempster; Annie Pepers, Jan Ingram, Anne Baldock. Photo: Jenny Longstaff

"A foggy morning on the Taieri" in March this year from Scroggs Hill at the top of Law Rd looking towards the Maungatuas. PHOTO: Maria Lane

Taken at Aramoana beach, showing the mole, and the heads. The Heads resemble a sleeping leopard seal. Photo: Murray Smith

Dusk from Signal Hill. This picture was clicked from our beautiful Signal Hill, capturing soul of city which is live, vibrant and bejewelled yet calm and peaceful. Photo: Girish Sangle

This is sunrise over the harbour taken from our house in Mornington April last year. Why I love where I live: Because it's so affordable to live here and Dunedin has some stunning views. Photo: Chris Bay

This is from my front window, the Clutha river just down from the bridge. Beautiful sunset, Why is Balclutha the Greatest? Just 10 minutes from the ocean, a day’s drive from skiing. Photo: Connie Masters

Queens Park at the end of my street. I see this view of the Park every morning. No matter what the season or the weather it is a beautiful place for locals and visitors to walk and enjoy. Photo: Zona Pearce

The view of Dunedin from the Roslyn Bridge, circa 1962. PHOTO: ISOBEL BOUMAN.

Looking down Otago Harbour from the Town Belt on Tuesday. PHOTO: ERROL HOLLAND.

Denise Cameron, of Palmerston, writes: ‘‘This photo was taken from my sitting room window in Palmerston, around the time we had several steam trains on the line."

Glenleith, looking across the Leith Valley and Pine Hill towards Upper Junction. PHOTO: ANNE CLOONAN

Andrew Metcalfe says "this was taken on the 6th of May, and includes my friend Paul Woodward walking from the direction of Purakanui Bay towards Doctor's Point."

This photo of Dunedin City was taken from the top of the cliffs above Second Beach, St Clair on 21 October 2016, by Lindsay Bryant,

Andrew swan writes "I love Wanaka because, with the magnificent Southern Alps out to the West, there is a never ending array of scintillating sunsets all year round." Taken at Bremner Bay, Thursday 25 April.

Allan Ashworth writes: Isabel and I moved to Milers Flat from Hamilton nearly four years ago and now run a B&B in the town and love the friendly atmosphere and the climate." This is a photo of Millers Flat Bridge.

Barbara Armstrong writes "I took this photo last September from the Cairnmuir Range looking across the Kawarau River, Cromwell town, which I love, and Lake Dunstan to the Pisa Range beyond."

Jennie McIntosh writes: "after 24 years in beautiful Waihola, I still wonder at the lovely reflections on a calm sunny Autumn day." Photo taken Monday 27th May 2017

Zoe Blunden, of Oamaru, writes: ``Oamaru Opera House. May 2017. ''

Paulette Nettleton-Lister, of Dunedin, writes: ``This photo was taken outside our back door in Maryhill looking out towards the beautiful harbour at sunrise.''

Bruce Hebbard, of Albert Town, writes: `` There are many spectacular river views in Albert Town. This one taken just upstream of the bridge on 29/12/2016.''

Craig Latimer, of Dunedin, writes: ``The Roman Baths, Dunedin, hidden at the tip of Blackhead.''

Stu Hardisty, of Dunedin, writes: ‘‘This was taken on St Clair Beach last Sunday night. Dunedin has always been home, but this is the first real aurora I have seen here."

Lesley McIntosh, of Oamaru, writes: ‘‘The Steampunk playground at Friendly Bay in Oamaru has seen wonderful development over the last few years and is now very popular with children and families.

John Williams, of Dunedin, writes: ‘‘I first spotted this view of Dunedin from Warrender St last year and finally got around to taking the photo last Monday (29 May, 8.30am). It’s a nice view of our lovely city on a sunny winter’s morning.

Jim Ryan, of Arrowtown, writes: ‘‘This is the view from our home (taken May 31). We look out over The Hills golf course across to the Remarkables and Millbrook in the early morning sun. We just love Arrowtown, the community and the environment.’’

Jennifer Dunbar, of Waverley, writes: "Looking towards Waverley on another glorious Dunedin day. There is a bike and pedestrian pathway from here around the harbour to just past the Vauxhall Yacht Club. A wonderful facility to be used and appreciated.’’

Dorothy O’Donnell, of Oamaru, writes: ‘‘Paul and I often take a drive down to the Oamaru Harbour. We sit there and watch the goings-on of the people, the boats and the waves as they rise along the breakwater. A wonderful place to relax.’’

Jill Tyree, of Wanaka, writes: ‘‘A view of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains on a beautiful still day in May, from the top of Mount Iron.’’

Warren Watson, of Dunedin, captured this view of St Clair Beach. "The calm, the vibrance of mingled colours and sound...[and ] the absence of human congestion on this little stretch of paradise are part of what makes Dunedin’s attractions unique.’’

Joy Bennett, of Alexandra, writes: ‘‘Taken when flying with my husband Roger on a lovely autumn day, 28.4.16. I love the colours of all the seasons here ... and the sense of a lovely community to live in.

Tash Hurst, of Dunedin, writes: ‘‘This photo of the Ross Creek reservoir was taken from the very popular track which is used by runners, walkers and dog walkers. We always take our overseas visitors to see such a beautiful area of the Town Belt.

Shirley Huddleston, of Waihola, writes: ‘‘My beautiful town and Lake Waihola. I have lived here for over 56 years and never tire of our wonderful views, from our front window; something different to see every day. Photo taken May 30.’’

Lorraine Osborne, of Cromwell, writes: ‘‘I regularly mountain-bike the trails from Bannockburn to Cromwell and never tire of the great views we have living near Lake Dunstan and the mountains around us, even when they are covered in snow.’’

Bron Claridge, of Oamaru writes: ‘‘This was taken last week on my birthday - it was a beautiful day down at the Oamaru harbour area. [It] has undergone a transformation in the last year or so and it makes me so proud to be a fourth-generation...

Raimo Kuparinen, of Dunedin writes: ‘‘Taken on March 15, 2017, driving along Highcliff Rd back to city, looking for painting subjects on a clear, calm Dunedin day.’’

Grant Godbaz, of St Clair writes: ‘‘Moved here 15 years ago and never left. Had only two musts when buying a house; (1), view (check) and (2), near to the sea (check!).

Carla Quinn, of Macandrew Bay writes: ‘‘Taken on top of the hill overlooking ‘The Mole’ in Aramoana, with the mouth of Otago Harbour visible. I love my city [Dunedin] because of the stunning scenery, I also love this view as it is very special to my...

Anna Johnson, of Mosgiel writes: ‘‘Taken at Brighton Beach on May 27. I love the fact that we are spoilt for choice in Dunedin. We can drive 10 minutes round the corner and find a beautiful secluded beach.’’

Jean Girvan, of Waihola writes: ‘‘My photo is from up on the tussock on the family farm - a breathtaking view of Waihola, my home town, looking across the lake, Maungatua and down on the CYC Camp and Finlayson Rd which takes one over the hill to Taieri...

John Matravers on the platform of the Dunedin Railway Station while waiting for the Taieri Gorge train. PHOTO: Christine Robinson

View along the beaches from John Wilson Dr. PHOTO: Diane Kennedy

View from John Wilson Dr 13th May. PHOTO: Lorraine Bell

Otago Harbour from Portsmouth Drive. PHOTO: Alison Rigby

Port Chalmers container terminal activity by night. PHOTO: Sylvia Clarkson

"Sick bombs" off the Wanaka jetty. PHOTO: Reece Hallum

Evie out on her daily walk on Tobins Track in Arrowtown. PHOTO: Nicola Richards

'Harbour Mouth Molars' sculpture. PHOTO: Jo Little

Danseys Pass provides the perfect authentic country wedding venue. PHOTO: Janyne Fletcher

Tuapeka Mouth ferry. PHOTO: Terry Stride

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View of Port Chalmers, Sawyers Bay and the Otago Peninsula from Mt Cargill with dog Jimmy. PHOTO: Duncan Harvie

Pyramids on the Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: Sue Brinsdon

View from a lounge window in Brockville. PHOTO: Ralph de Vries

View of Tairaoa Head from Upper Junction, just before sunrise in May. PHOTO: Ngaire Muir

View from Roslyn bridge. PHOTO: Brenda Jones