We're inviting photographers of all skill levels across Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough to pick up their camera or album and show us what makes this region extraordinary.

From the peaks of the Richmond Ranges to the golden shores of Abel Tasman, the sun-soaked vineyards of Marlborough to the sheltered waters of the stunning Sounds. The Top of the South is one of New Zealand's most photographed corners of the country. And we want to see it through your eyes.

The six best images submitted will be featured in the Summit Real Estate & Summit Property Management 2027 calendar, distributed to homes and businesses right across the region.

What are we looking for?

A breathtaking landscape. A hidden coastal gem. A rural moment that captures the soul of the region. A community scene that tells a local story. Whatever makes you stop, raise your camera, and think 'this is the Top of the South.' A place Summit calls home.

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How to enter

Submit your best shot via the email. Please include your name, where the photo was taken, and a short caption. You may submit up to two entries. All images must be original, high resolution, and taken within the Nelson, Tasman, or Marlborough regions. Entries close Friday 21 August.

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Terms & Conditions

  1. The competition is open to New Zealand residents aged 18 and over 
  1. Entries must be original work taken by the entrant 
  1. Images must be taken within the Nelson, Tasman, or Marlborough regions 
  1. Maximum of two entries per person 
  1. Images must be submitted in high resolution — minimum 10MB JPEG or PNG, suitable for print 
  1. Images must not be AI-generated or heavily manipulated beyond standard colour, exposure, or cropping adjustments 
  1. Images featuring identifiable people require written consent from those individuals, provided at time of entry 
  1. By entering, the photographer grants Summit Real Estate & Summit Property Management a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use submitted images in the Summit 2027 calendar and associated marketing materials, with photographer credit where practical 
  1. Ownership and copyright of all images remain with the photographer 
  1. Summit reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet the above criteria 
  1. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into 
  1. Winners will be notified directly and announced via Summit's social media channels 
  1. Summit reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition at any time 
  2. Entries close Friday 21st August 2026. Before judging and compiling images for Summit's annual calendar print run 2027.