On My Last Night in New Zealand, I Saw the Southern Lights—Now My Life

✨ Sharing this cosmic luck with you all! ✨ Back in 2020, I chased the Northern Lights across Iceland for 5 days with no luck—until they miraculously appeared as I was leaving. This 2024 NZ trip, I had zero expectations for the aurora... yet on my final night, the heavens gifted me the Southern Lights dancing over Lake Tekapo. 🔭 Aurora-Chasing Guide for New Zealand Track KP Index: Use apps like Aurora Forecast—KP ≥5 means high probability. Location Rules: High altitude + zero light pollution (darkness = vivid colors). Cloudless nights are non-negotiable (check MetService). Patience Pays: Auroras can appear suddenly. Monitor real-time aurora maps! Photography Tips: Camera: Tripod + 10s exposure + ISO 2500-3200. Phone: Use Night Mode (long exposure) or an aurora app. #New Zealand #Southern Lights