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PAIGE YATESUnited States

What species is this? Why is it so beautiful?

[Happy][Happy] For those traveling to New Zealand, if you missed the cherry blossoms in September, don't miss the lupins in November! [GoodJob][GoodJob] In November, New Zealand simultaneously features spring lupins, summer Blue Lake, and winter snow-capped mountains. [Yeah][Yeah] Weather: relatively mild, mostly sunny but changeable. Temperature: average 10°C~19°C. Dressing tips: [Tiptop][Tiptop] Location: near the suburbs of Changsha City, only 15 minutes from the airport, super convenient transportation! [Cute][Cute] The park covers 80 acres and is Hunan's largest wisteria planting and viewing base! Farm owner Yang Huanbin has carefully cultivated this stunning sea of flowers for over 10 years. [Happy][Happy] 12.12 New Zealand lupin flower report. The lupins in Tekapo don’t seem as abundant as expected, but on the way from Mount Cook to Wanaka, there are many lupins blooming fully along the route, probably because fewer people means less damage. Especially those blooming by the river, it feels like stepping into a real-life Monet garden. [StarEyes][StarEyes][Joyful] Entire fields of flowers, pink, purple, blue, and white lupins intertwined, set against distant snow-capped mountains and emerald lakes, it really feels like walking into a fairy tale! Under the blue sky and white clouds, the flower sea looks even more dreamy; every shot looks like an Instagram masterpiece, beautiful enough without filters to bring tears. [Recommended Viewing Spots] Lake Tekapo [Chin][Chin] New Zealand’s most famous lupin viewing spot, with lupins covering the hillsides. [Chin][Chin] You can stroll by the lake and enjoy the scenery! When the brilliant lupins combine with the distant snow mountains, milk-blue lake, and the Church of the Good Shepherd, it creates a beautiful picture, whether during the day’s flower sea or at night. Recommended viewing spots: [Love][Love] 1. Lake Pukaki Along the way: [Cute][Cute] On the way to Mount Cook National Park, pink, blue, and yellow lupins bloom along the shores of Lake Pukaki, adding a splash of color to the stunning scenery. [Embarrassed][Embarrassed] Summary and Action Guide [Ruhua][Ruhua] November to February is the lupin blooming season on New Zealand’s South Island; lakeside areas on the South Island have lupins, with Tekapo and Pukaki lakes being the most famous. [Eyepalm][Eyepalm] Lupins are considered "bad flowers" in New Zealand as they affect the ecosystem, so they will become less common in the future. Enjoy and cherish them while you can!
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Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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