West Coast River
A dense native forest river with rich brown water tones, surrounded by layered vegetation and steep natural walls.
Rivers & Lakes Photographs
A collection of rivers and lakes photographs from the archive.
Rakaia River
A classic braided river system with multiple channels, wide gravel beds, and a strong sense of scale and movement.
Milford Sound River Gorge
Fast-flowing water cuts through polished bedrock, creating potholes and sculpted rock formations. These features have been carved over thousands of years by flowing water carrying sand and gravel.
Rakaia Gorge
The turquoise waters of the Rakaia River curve around broad gravel banks beneath forested slopes. The river is one of New Zealand’s most famous braided river systems, carrying water from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean.
Kelani River
The Kelani River flows through dense tropical vegetation on its journey from the central highlands to the Indian Ocean. It is one of Sri Lanka’s most important rivers, supplying water, transport routes, and habitat for a wide range of wildlife.