List of the most popular hashtags for theme #VISITNEWZEALAND

Not pictured: 4am wake ups. Hiking in the dark. Stepping in sheep poop. My sweaty back. KitKat for breakfast.⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ Would I do it again?⠀⁣ ⠀⁣ Yes ✨⠀

What are your reasons for not taking risks? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For me, I went through a period of holding back in life and playing it safe. For a long time, I was dealing with the aftermath of trauma, and it was a protective reflex to make sure I couldn't get *more* hurt.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ But there came a time where this protective habit no longer served me.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Holding back can stop you from doing things that bring you joy. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ For me?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ That's meant taking less creative risks, going on fewer adventures or not trying that new scary thing. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ After spending my weekend journalling (YES JOURNALLING MY FRIENDS!), I've realized this doesn't serve me anymore. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Holding back, playing it safe has started to hurt me⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ So I'm stepping UP and stepping OUT ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Leaping into all that is scary ✨⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Opening myself up for hurt, rejection, and failure (because I now know I can handle it) ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Are you holding back in life to “protect” yourself? Or have you gone through this in the past?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ P.S. Want to watch me try to explain this via video? Hop onto my IG stories to hear my awkward words (turns out I explain things better via the written word...) ALSO you get to see my bad hair day... which is me every day

Mind blowing capture this evening from @leecook_images who has explored the depths of Mount Cook like no one else! This has to be one of the best photos we’ve ever seen from the National Park! Who else is eager to explore the remote parts of one of New Zealand’s main attractions?

I haven’t... traveled solo in over a year because I’m protecting myself from the pain of feeling alone again.⁣ ⁣ I haven’t.... 100% put my personality into my creative work because I’m protecting myself from feeling like I’m not good enough.⁣ ⁣ I haven’t.... pitched a brand, hotel or tourism board because I’m protecting myself from rejection.⁣ ⁣ *exhales* ⁣ ⁣ I have a whole list of “I haven’t”s and it seriously has been EYE OPENING!!! ⁣ ⁣ ‍♀️Sometimes, we don’t even consciously realize that this is what’s happening. ⁣ ⁣ Maybe it’s something we’ve convinced ourselves we shouldn’t do, or it’s something we’re procrastinating from.⁣ ⁣ So, if you’re like me, and you’re chasing a goal or a dream or maybe you’re feeling a big stagnant in your life....⁣ ⁣ ‍♀️Sit down, and be honest with yourself. What are you holding back from? What are you protecting yourself from ✨⁣ ⁣ Try it yourself:⁣ ⁣ I haven’t ________ because I’m protecting myself from _________.⁣ ⁣ (P.S. I CANNOT claim this as my own!! This journal prompt came from the lovely @xosarahmorgan, who has a free 5 day journal prompt series )

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New Zealand’s famous Desert Road provides a lot of North Islanders with their first alpine experience, where was yours? This lovely image was captured by @alex_stead

Snowcapped and engulfed in glorious atmospheric mood Safe to say NZ Roamer @adventuringkiwi has captured Mitre Peak at its very best!

Not a sight we get to see often here on Instagram, White Island bathed in glorious golden light captured expertly by the talented @rachstewartnz Who’s been out to White Island before?

No photoshop needed, just 100% pure New Zealand ✨⠀@purenewzealand