WEST COAST LANDSCAPE PRINTS & NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY
The West Coast is one of the wildest and most dramatic regions in New Zealand.
Known for its rugged coastline, dense rainforest, glacier landscapes, and constantly changing weather, the region offers endless inspiration for landscape photography.
Every journey along the West Coast feels completely different ... from misty forest mornings in Fox Glacier, alpine views over Franz Josef, to calm reflections at Lake Matheson and dramatic coastal scenery like the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks. The raw atmosphere and untamed landscapes are what make this region so unforgettable to photograph.
Many of these images were captured while exploring remote roads, hiking trails, and coastal viewpoints throughout the South Island’s West Coast.
SHOP WEST COAST PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTS
Discover a collection of West Coast landscape photography prints capturing the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Island wilderness.
From dramatic coastlines and native rainforest to glacier landscapes, alpine passes, and powerful ocean scenery, each image is available as premium wall art designed to bring the atmosphere of the West Coast into your home.
Browse the collection below and find your perfect West Coast print.
ICONIC WEST COAST LOCATIONS FEATURED IN MY PRINTS
This collection includes photography from some of the West Coast’s most breathtaking locations, including:
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Franz Josef Glacier
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Fox Glacier
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Hokitika Gorge
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Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
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Lake Matheson
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Haast Pass
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Gillespies Beach
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Motukeikei Beach
Each print captures a different side of the West Coast ... from moody rainforest scenery and glacier landscapes to rugged coastal sunsets and alpine views.
BUY WEST COAST WALL ART & LANDSCAPE PRINTS ONLINE
All West Coast photography prints are available in a range of premium formats:
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Fine Art prints
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Framed prints
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Canvas wall art
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Floating Frame canvas
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Large statement pieces
Printed using high quality archival materials, each piece is designed to retain its colour, detail, and impact for years to come.
Worldwide shipping available.
Shop your favourite West Coast landscape print today.
WHY CHOOSE MY WEST COAST PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTS
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Professional landscape photographer with over 10 years experience
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Captured on location ... real travel moments, not stock imagery
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Premium quality prints designed for modern interiors
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Trusted by collectors across New Zealand and worldwide
Each print is created to bring a sense of adventure, travel, and connection to nature into your space.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Rach Stewart is a New Zealand landscape photographer based in Mount Maunganui, with over a decade of experience capturing the country’s most iconic locations. Her work focuses on light, atmosphere, and connection to place, with images available as fine art prints worldwide.
EXPLORE MORE OR GET IN TOUCH
If you’d like to learn more about specific locations or need help choosing a print, feel free to explore the blog or get in touch.
On my first trip to the South Island solely for photography back in 2015 there was one place I really wanted to explore .. and that was the West Coast New Zealand. Renowned for its unpredictable weather, I wasn't sure that I was going to be able to capture any West Coast Photography, but I was definitely going to try!
The West Coast New Zealand is home to some of the most incredible New Zealand Landscape photography locations .. Haast Pass, Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Hokitika, Punakaiki, Kahurangi National Park .. the list goes on. The West Coast really is where the ocean meets the Southern Alps and its such an amazing stretch of New Zealand for capturing New Zealand images.
I was lucky enough on my first trip to time the weather right and ended up capturing some of my favourite images ever from Lake Matheson. Both Lake Matheson sunrise and sunset were beautiful and I count myself lucky to have seen this incredible scene under such blessed conditions.
I have since returned for West Coast photography many times over and again have been lucky with the weather gods.
There is still so much for me to explore in this area and I hope to visit again time and time again to capture beautiful photography.
I hope by sharing these NZ images of the West Coast it might inspire you to come and explore some West Coast Photography for yourself.
If you have any questions about buying a NZ landscape print please don’t hesitate to get in touch or check out my print info and online print store.