New Zealand From Above: Central South Island [Blu-ray]

Product Description

Our aerial journey continues into the central South Island of New Zealand where the dramatic landscape was largely formed by glacial action. Surrounded by the grandeur of the Southern Alps, New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook reaches to the sky.Alpine lakes filled with cold, clear water are connected by a network of canals feeding water to dams where electricity is generated to supply 70% of the nation’s energy needs.We fly over the interior of Otago, the centre of an 1860’s gold rush which saw thousands travel to New Zealand by ship, arriving at the east coast city of Dunedin. From here the prospectors made their way to the interior in their quest to strike it rich. Now only ruins are left, relics of the turbulent gold rush era.Today wine making is a new and successful industry in the region and the Pinot Noir produced here is regarded as being among the best in the world.New Zealand from Above will feature the nature, people and locations of a country famous for its natural beauty and rich variety of landscapes. The series will showcase the astonishing natural landscapes, rain forests, alpine environment, Maori culture, coastline and offshore Islands. We will see locations made famous by Lord of the Rings and Whale Rider, and music will include work by Moan and the Moa Hunters & Bik Runga. Interweaved throughout the episodes will be Maori and Pacific culture, with references to the history, places and mythology of the people. Each DVD in the series will be structured in a strong emotional arc, with strong storylines based around key characters and compelling images of New Zealand’s natural environment. Extensive use of aerial footage will bring the majestic beauty of the country dramatically to the screen.