Ten Auckland and Northland New Zealand travel photos
January 18, 2010 in New Zealand
Linda and I have been travelling through New Zealand over the last nine months and getting to know our homeland, Aotearoa, once more. Here’s my favourite picks from Auckland and north over the last few months.
Sitting on Mt Victoria, Devonport overlooking the Hauraki Gulf with Rangitoto in the background
Linda spotted this shag while out kayaking near Okahu Bay, Auckland
Grapes on the vine at Ransom winery, just north of Auckland
Angela, our ITP t-shirt wearer (and designer), takes the short-cut home from the fishing spot
Big 360 views from Te Whau Point, Waiheke (and an expensive winery restaurant)
The last few days of Inverness Estate -- a Clevedon winery ... the owners have sold up!
Auckland City from the ferry crossing between Devonport and downtown
Welsh listener, Rhi, getting her feet wet at the Goat Island Marine Reserve, Leigh
Big moon over Doubtless Bay, Northland
All photos are copyright Craig and Linda Martin, 2009-2010.
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JoAnna said on January 19, 2010
Beautiful photos! They tell a fantastic story of New Zealand! I can’t wait to visit your country.
Andrea said on January 21, 2010
Wonderful photos! My boyfriend and I are coming to New Zealand in March for two months for touring and hiking on both islands. We live on the volcanic island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands (Spain) so are very much looking forward to greenery, mountains & fresh running water (as we don´t have that here)…..
Andrea said on January 21, 2010
….with the water comment, I meant rivers, lakes and waterfalls…..not water coming out of the tap
Nora - The Professional Hobo said on January 22, 2010
Awesome pictures, guys! You’re getting me excited for my upcoming trip to the North Island. (Not sure if I’ll get there in the next month though…it would have been nice to meet!)
Craig and Linda said on January 22, 2010
Cool, great to hear you’re both coming down … sadly we’re leaving in mid-February but keep an eye on the site, as we have some more great video and some itineraries coming up in the next few months.
jessiev said on January 23, 2010
GORGEOUS!!
Travelogged said on January 25, 2010
So gorgeous! I hope to go there someday…
Jason of Two Backpackers said on January 26, 2010
That is some deep water, not sure if I would have been brave enough to take the short cut. Nice photos guys!
Craig and Linda said on January 26, 2010
Thanks, everyone.
Dragos Roua said on January 26, 2010
Wow, that brings back some memories. One of the nicest places on Earth for me is called Little Oneroa Beach, if you ever get back to Waiheke, spend some time there. I think that place is magic.
Beautiful photos
Aly said on January 28, 2010
Hi guys, long time but we’re back on firm ground now and can catch up with all your posts! That water looks freezing for a short-cut! I was in NZ for three month with my family, it’s such a beautiful place. We lived in Nelson, the “center of New Zealand” for a while. They had a plaque on top of the hill proclaiming it.
Let me get back to reading your posts! Cheers
vlado a said on January 28, 2010
Hey, you have wonderful photos there! I am running a community blog for travelling and people from around the world upload photos (postcard-like) from their travels! Would you like to participate in it ? There are currently only a few photos (postcards) from New Zealand! I would appreciate if some of your photos take place there too! You can also create your own profile there and place a link to your blog as well!
Craig and Linda said on January 28, 2010
@Dragos Little Oneroa is a beaut!
@Aly It was pretty warm actually
Are you grounded now, or just taking a bit of time to get your feet dry again?
William K Wallace said on September 17, 2010
New Zealand sure looks like a beautiful place to visit. Stunning pics…