New Zealand’s Bay of Islands holds the key to its history. Visitors and school children flock to the region as it is home to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This is where Māori chiefs and Britain’s representatives signed the original document creating the New Zealand we know today. Locals come back year after year for the …
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26 Things to Do in Rarotonga Aside from the Beach
Tropical Rarotonga. If you’re from New Zealand you probably already have a vision of this island paradise with its white sandy beaches, and water so crystal clear you have to wonder if it is there until a gentle wave brushes up against your toes. If you’re from North America, you may be about to discover …
Papamoa Beach Resort: the Perfect Stay in Bay of Plenty NZ
Coffee in hand, I watched the rolling surf as the sun rises over the horizon. There is no better way to start the day, and I did this each morning from my beachfront villa at the Papamoa Beach Resort in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. From here, my days only got better. I found …
Azure Hokitika Gorge, Vibrant Sunsets and Greenstone to Carve
Hokitika Gorge, on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, is one of those magical places I will remember forever. Hokitika Gorge The turquoise waters of the gorge is a must see if you are on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. The Hokitika Gorge walk is an easy trail …
Sunset from Mount Victoria Devonport in New Zealand
There is no better view of the Auckland skyline than from the summit of Mount Victoria Devonport. The 360-degree views of the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf are perhaps the best in the region. We try to bring all our visitors here in the afternoon. This weekend traffic slowed us down, forcing us to have …
Sunset Over Westhaven Marina and Auckland Harbour Bridge
As the sun set over Westhaven Marina tonight, I could feel the festive atmosphere developing. It’s a great day to be a Kiwi. Today is the day New Zealand brought home America’s Cup, winning 7-1 over Oracle Team USA. The highly sought after Cup will reside at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, overlooking Westhaven …
Sailing out of Sydney Harbour on the Radiance of the Seas
Docked in Sydney harbour with the famous Opera House as a backdrop, Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Radiance of the Seas sat waiting for a new load of passengers. Along with 2000 others, we stepped aboard, ready to begin an exciting adventure sailing over the top of Australia including a brief stop in Bali, Indonesia. Our cabin …
New Zealand Sunset Photos
I love watching colour burst from the sky as the sun sets beyond the horizon. Living in New Zealand, sunset is a treat I get to enjoy often. Recently I moved all my photos to Lightroom. While I sort through 10 years of images I am reminded of many things, including spectacular sunsets in New …
Ninety-Mile Beach at Sunset – Northland, New Zealand
Ninety-Mile Beach runs along the western side of the Aupouri Peninsula, the strip of land leading to the Northern Tip of New Zealand. It’s one of the more famous beaches in the country. Its name is a bit of a misnomer as the beach is only 60 miles (96 km) long. Officially, it runs from Shipwreck Bay to Cape …
Sarah’s Sunday Snapshots #31 – Sunrise Silhouettes
Last week I captured some photos of sunrise silhouettes on the early ferry mum and I took into Auckland. The sun kept peeking out from behind the clouds and it was really pretty. Here are my favourite sunrise silhouettes from then: What are your favourite photos of sunrise silhouettes (or any kind of silhouette)? This post …
Auckland: Dusk to Darkness – A Night Photography Workshop
Auckland is nicknamed the City of Sails for good reason. It’s estimated that one in four Aucklander’s have a boat. I am not sure if we really count, as we currently only have kayaks and a dinghy. (I race on a friend’s yacht.) Thursday night I took a night photography workshop from Three Little Wishes. …
Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa: World’s Tallest Building
After a week in Oman, the Dubai Mall felt very comfortable, albeit a bit overwhelming. We visited this massive mall as it is home to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. And, our girls are at the age where shopping malls are rather attractive options. We could practically live at the Dubai Mall, as …
