Taking Bird Photos in NZ can be a challenge as it is anywhere. It is possible the only time I get a little anxious with photography when the perfect bird shot presents itself. The camera is never ready and your trying to be quiet so as not to startle the star of your image yet […]
Maybe if your a visitor to NZ one of the memories you will take back with you will be the great sprawling trees on our beaches.The NZ Pohutukawa Tree. I have written this post, yes to share more images, but the main aim is to just admire the amazing Pohutukawa Trees that line many of […]
How I love travelling up the long shaded entrance road to Wenderholm Regional Park.It’s a welcoming nature oasis where you instantly relax and can enjoy a day with friends and family. This is the perfect picnic spot and only 20 mins north of Auckland city.The secret is to get there early, get the car park […]
Capturing the ultimate beach photography means taking home great memories, cool images to share and true treasure drawn straight from nature.You may always take your camera with you, or sometimes wish you had thought of taking photos but with digital cameras, taking photography is just so easy. The trick is to know just when to […]
My first Day Trip to Waiheke Island It took me a while but I finally made the trip across from Auckland on the ferry to Waiheke Island.I have been back since with the car and spent a few nights there. But my very first trip over was just to check the place out for the […]
The east coast of Auckland is a lot safer for young kids than the wild surf of the west coast. The East Coast is so much tamer and there are beaches not far North from Auckland that are perfect for young families. Some may be tidal but that gives kids ago in the shallows and […]
The Hauraki Gulf’s Saddle Island is a perfect picnic and swim location You may have guessed, Saddle Island ( Te Haupa Island )gets its name because of the saddle like shape. Only a 15 min by boat from the mainland, this is a popular choice with us while fishing and exploring the Hauraki Gulf. […]
I Highly recommend this scenic NZ bush train trip On visiting the Coromandel region recently one of the highlights was visiting the Driving Creek railway and enjoying a train trip that winds up through the lush kiwi bush. The tourist attraction for young and old to enjoy. This is an enjoyable tourist attraction with a […]
For a great day out in Auckland check out Rangitoto Island. I have to be honest, this was my 3rd time up to the Summit of Rangitoto Island. Last weekend I met up with family in Auckland and we decided for a fun day out to catch the Ferry to Rangitoto Island and then climb […]
Why NZ Plants in my garden? I have decided to do something a little unusual for this post and share my garden images. Well this post idea is actually inspired by my flower photo images that are all taken in my home garden North of Auckland.With my Nikon Coolpix Micro setting the flowers can make […]
