New year, new…. annual photo competition winner! Here at Active Adventures we like to tell our story through the words and lenses of our clients, so most of the images you’ll find on our website have come straight from people much like yourself.
Each year as a way of saying thank you, and another excuse to get the team together over a cuppa, we hand-pick our favourite 10 photos with the top photo taking home a 2-for-1 deal on any of our trips.
Picking a winner can be a difficult task, as flicking through epic adventure photos with a group of adventure enthusiasts can be a bit like letting a bull loose in a china shop - we all have our own opinions! Luckily though, we felt as though 2018 had a clear winner.
Here at HQ in Queenstown, we love being a small part of the adventures we help our guests to experience, by flicking through their photos of the European Alps, the red cliffs of Mustang in Nepal, the bright blue waters of Patagonia, or the gleaming green meadows of New Zealand. We love the stunning scenery shots, but it's also a perfect and timely reminder of why we do what we do, and love it, when we see smiling faces of new friends sharing new experiences.
So, check out our top picks and the winner below and if you’re heading out exploring with us this year, grab your camera and get clicking to win our 2019 competition.
Our top 10 for 2018, in no particular order:
1. Lee Schoeppner, Ultimate Peru Adventure 'Jaguar' trip

If you're not having fun on the trail then what are you doing there?! Lee's has capture is a great example of this. The people you meet on your adventure can be even more memorable than the destination and we're all about creating a family atmosphere as we travel to new places together.
2. Kristen Deffenbaugh, Ultimate North Island Adventure 'Kauri' trip

The Sunrise in Tutukaka on the North Island of New Zealand is a sight for sore eyes and well worth dragging yourself out of bed for. Kristen has snapped the iconic moment of the sun peeking over the lush green hilltops and welcoming in the new day.
3. Annie Allen, Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Trek 'Mustang' trip

4. Karen Furr, Ultimate Peru Adventure 'Jaguar' trip

It is hard not to enjoy a sunset shot of the Madre de Dios River and even harder to not imagine yourself sat on the riverbank, wine in hand, waiting for the stars to appear. Karen's photo has us dreaming of adventures in Peru and how to relax at the end of an incredible day.
5. WINNER! Hilary Heincer, New Zealand Winter Adventure 'Winter Rimu' trip

6. Roni Chapman, Ultimate Peru Adventure 'Jaguar' trip

7. Karen Schafer, South Island Explorer 'Kiwi' trip

8. Charlie Jacobs, Patagonia Hiking Adventure 'Condor' trip

9. Kilo Piedra, Ultimate South Island Adventure 'Rimu' trip
10. Claire Barrette Remy, Mont Blanc Circuit 'Tour du Mont Blanc' trip
