Soft pink alpenglow illuminates the snow-covered peaks of the Southern Alps as first light reaches the mountains above Lake Wānaka. Viewed from Glendhu Bay, the scene contrasts warm alpine colour with dark rolling foothills and early morning sky, capturing the quiet stillness of dawn in Central Otago.

This image is available as a high-resolution photograph suitable for editorial use, landscape features, tourism media, and fine art prints showcasing New Zealand’s alpine environments.