Traded the Mount for rolling hills and big skies. It was a peaceful day photographing this beautiful rural block out in Piopio, even the drive alone felt like a breath of fresh air. With fertile limestone soils, reliable water, and strong infrastructure, this sheep and beef operation is a true reflection of King Country’s rural charm.

Rolling green hills stretch across a scenic California landscape with winding dirt roads under a bright blue sky.
Aerial view of rolling green hills and mountainous terrain under bright blue sky in coastal landscape.
Rolling green hills stretch across a vast landscape dotted with rural farms and winding dirt roads under a blue sky.
Winding road cutting through lush green mountain valleys with rolling hills and bright blue sky in the background.
Aerial view of rolling green hills and winding roads through a scenic pastoral valley in rural countryside.
Rolling green hillsides stretch across a vast landscape under blue skies in New Zealand's countryside.
Rolling green hills stretch across a vast pastoral landscape under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Rolling green hills and mountains stretch across a scenic New Zealand landscape under blue skies.
Aerial view of rolling green hills and mountain ranges under blue sky in rural countryside landscape.
Rolling green hills and valleys stretch across a scenic New Zealand landscape under blue sky and scattered clouds.
Aerial view of rolling green hillsides with winding dirt road and mountain ranges in the distance under blue skies.
Panoramic view of winding roads through rolling green hills and lush valleys in New Zealand's pastoral landscape.
Rolling green hills and valleys stretch across a vast pastoral landscape under blue skies in New Zealand.
Rolling green hills stretch across a vast New Zealand landscape under blue sky with scattered clouds.
Rolling green hills stretch across a scenic rural landscape under blue skies with scattered clouds and distant mountains.
Rolling green hills and valleys stretch across a mountainous landscape under blue skies in New Zealand.
Rolling green hills and valleys stretch across a scenic pastoral landscape under blue skies.
Rolling green hills extend across a vast pastoral landscape under blue skies creating a dramatic panoramic view.
Aerial view of lush green valleys and winding ridges in New Zealand's mountainous terrain.
Rolling green hills extend toward distant mountains under a bright blue sky in a scenic panoramic landscape view.
Rolling green hills stretch across California's pastoral landscape under a bright blue sky and scattered clouds.
Scenic panoramic view of rolling green hills with wooden fence posts stretching across New Zealand countryside under blue sky.
Two people stand at a fence overlooking rolling green hills and farmland on a sunny day in New Zealand.
Wooden post fencing lines a rural paddock with mountains and forest in the background.
Ranch buildings and fences dot the hillside of a sprawling farm property with mountain views.
Wooden fence lines and paddocks stretch across rolling green hills on a rural farm property.
Rolling green hills with scattered buildings and fence lines stretching across a pastoral landscape.
Aerial view of lush green rolling hills in New Zealand countryside with wooden fence posts stretching into the distance.
White farmhouse nestled in rolling green hills with mountain backdrop and wooden fencing.
Panoramic view of a rural mountain property with scattered trailers and buildings nestled among rolling green hills.
Rural farmhouse nestled in lush green hillside with wooden fencing and mountain backdrop.
White rural farmhouse with metal roof sits on green hillside surrounded by trees and mountains in New Zealand countryside.
Aerial view of a ranch house nestled in rolling green hills with trees and mountains in the background.
Rural property buildings nestled in green hillside with wooden fences and mountain backdrop.
Rustic house with a long wooden deck overlooking scenic rural landscape.
Group in casual attire sitting on wooden deck overlooking scenic green mountain landscape on sunny day.
Bright modern kitchen with exposed wooden beams, white cabinets, and rustic wooden dining chairs by a breakfast bar.
Modern white kitchen with exposed wooden beams, wooden dining chairs and large windows overlooking a sunny yard.
Modern farmhouse interior with exposed wooden beams, brick walls, and natural light.
Contemporary kitchen with white cabinets, brick accent wall, and indoor plants.
A modern kitchen design showcases floating shelves, white cabinets, and wood accents in a clean, minimalist style.
Long wooden deck with mountain views extends along a rustic countryside home.
Brick buildings and green lawns surrounded by scenic mountain views in a peaceful valley setting.
Modern white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, U-shaped counter layout and wooden bar stools under natural lighting.
A curved gravel driveway leads to a rural property with parked vehicles and a weeping willow tree.
Farm entrance with parked cars and wooden structure next to a grassy area in a rural setting.
Aerial view of a white house nestled in rolling green hills surrounded by autumn trees.
Modern ranch house with grey roof on hillside property featuring circular swimming pool.
Modern ranch-style homes situated on expansive hillside property with mountain views.
Aerial view of a structured garden with geometric raised beds on green hillside property.
Aerial view of a ranch house nestled in lush green countryside surrounded by autumn trees.
Long hallway with teal green walls, wooden floors and framed artwork leading to bright room.
Sunlit hallway interior with wooden floors and mountain views through windows.
Spacious interior living room features window views of surrounding countryside and comfortable furnishings.
Long hallway interior with light blue walls, wooden trim and polished hardwood floors.
Rural property with mid-century buildings surrounded by mature trees on a sunny autumn day.
Interior view of a rustic wooden barn showing exposed beams, stalls, and storage areas.
Large covered horse arena with wooden fencing and dirt floor under exposed wooden beams.
Rustic wooden horse paddocks and fencing on a gently sloping hillside pasture.
Long horse stable interior with wooden beams, metal roof, and dirt floor.
Aerial view of horse paddocks and training areas with wooden fencing on green pastureland.
Aerial view of wooden cattle yards and loading chutes in rural pasture setting.
Stone and cream colored house with well-maintained lawn and mountain backdrop.
Exterior view of modern ranch house with brick facade and landscaped yard.
Panoramic view of a sunny yard with palm trees and residential buildings in a rural setting.
Modern ranch house with covered porch surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and palm trees.
Charming country house with green metal roof viewed through leafy tree branches.
Stone patio with wooden bench seating overlooking scenic mountain views.
Wooden deck chairs on patio overlooking rolling green hills and mountain landscape.
Modern open concept kitchen and living room with burgundy furniture and large windows.
Modern kitchen with wooden floors, white cabinets and breakfast bar featuring exposed ceiling beams.
Cozy living room with burgundy couch, dining area and large windows overlooking nature.
Aerial view of large covered equestrian arena surrounded by green pastoral hills.
Panoramic view of rolling green hills and scattered rural properties in mountainous terrain.
Rural property with buildings nestled in rolling green hills under cloudy blue sky.
Stunning valley landscape with rolling green hills and scattered trees under blue sky.
Rural barn shelter nestled in rolling green hills with wooden fencing and blue sky in New Zealand countryside.
Small barn with wooden fence and paddock nestled in rolling green hills under blue sky.
Dirt road intersection in hilly countryside with utility vehicle and farm buildings in distance.
Off-road vehicle parked on hillside trail with expansive mountain valley views.
Small farm shed with red panels situated on grassy hillside with tall evergreen trees.
Winding dirt road through pastoral farmland with wooden fence posts and green hills in the background.
A winding dirt road leads through green countryside to a small shed or shelter in the distance on a sunny day.
Wooden sign marking entrance to Whakapipi Forest along a rural path.
View through vehicle windshield of curving gravel road through hilly New Zealand countryside.
Rural gravel road lined with fence posts winding through green hillside pastures.
Dirt road winding through green hills with wooden fence posts and stunning mountain backdrop.
View from inside vehicle showing steering wheel and green pastoral landscape through windshield.
Wooden fence posts line a steep grassy hillside where sheep graze in the distance.
Scenic landscape of green rolling hills and mountains under partly cloudy blue skies.
Dashboard view through car windshield of winding rural road through hilly countryside.
Gravel driveway lined with tall ornamental grasses leads to rural property.
View through utility vehicle windshield of rural farm property with fencing and buildings.
Modern farm buildings and equipment yard surrounded by autumn trees on rolling grassland.