An epic game of badminton has been played right in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier, where players donned crampons instead of sneakers.
The ''court'' was created by Franz Josef Glacier Guides, and players were flown to the ice by Vantage Helicopters. They then abseiled into the ice court.
Franz Josef resident Graham Berry said the South Westland Badminton Club played Lincoln every second year and about four months ago it came up with the idea of meeting halfway - on the glacier.
When Lincoln was preparing to travel west for the annual game, one member mentioned he wanted to fly over the ice - and the idea really took off, Berry said.
Two months of planning followed, including a Department of Conservation concession, before the tournament day on Saturday.