Jaw-dropping aerial shots of New Zealand will make you want to visit

See how utterly stunning the country is.
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Johnny Lieu
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In the latest in stunning drone photography, one man has taken to the coasts of New Zealand and showed the country's natural beauty.

These aerial photographs are the work of American Oren Schauble, who told Mashable Australia via email he captured them while visiting the country over four days. 


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Schauble shot these with a 3D Robotics Solo drone and a GoPro Hero 4, taken in permitted fly zones two hours' drive from Auckland and Queenstown. 

It shouldn't be a surprise that Schauble, who is also a VP at drone manufacturer 3D Robotics, is no first-timer. He's shot aerial photography in France, Australia, Norway, the U.S. and Belize, amongst others.

In these images you'll see scenes reminiscent of Middle-earth from the film version Lord Of The Rings, to the simple pleasures of its shores. Just glorious.

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