Goat Island Marine Reserve The first Marine Reserve in NZ is within a 90 min drive North of Auckland Central. The perfect day trip, at which you can walk, swim, kayak and snorkel or dive. Take a picnic and have lunch on the bank overlooking the reserve. On a nice day, you need to get […]
The park can be a good place to start when taking up photography. There are four places that I really love taking photos, the beach, the bush, my garden and the park. Photography is the hobby that can double for exercise. On a nice day while out walking don’t forget to take your camera.The park […]
How I see it there are 2 sides to freedom camping in NZ This is becoming a big topic around the social table of NZ and it is not too difficult to see the good the bad and the ugly with the pros and the negatives to the practice of freedom camping. For the happy […]
I am lucky enough to live in a river town. It is so good to be able to take scenic river images so close to home and during all seasons. The best times to take a river walk with your camera When I head down to the river with my camera it is usually because […]
With winter upon us, you may find yourself looking for something to do if you are spending time in Auckland. Luckily there are a number of options from Museums, Galleries, to shopping, restaurants, bars and Themed Attractions. Auckland Museum and Wintergardens. The Wintergardens are a great and interesting place to visit. With two large glass […]
Travelling North of Auckland you have a choice. Stick to the Motorway and pay for the tunnels or enjoy a free Coastal drive. I do drive this road on occasion and I always prefer the coastal road. It is quite hilly but on a good day, the scenery will take your breath away. Aso during […]
Do you manage to get a good night photo. It can become the good the bad and the ugly when you take your camera out at night. Trying to get a good night photo is not easy, Some may choose just to enjoy the evening without their camera and that I can totally understand. My […]
Many people do not know about the Cement Ruins of Warkworth. I have been in the area for most of my life so I learnt about the Cement works in Warkworth from a very early age. As a child, we often used to go there for a swim. Growing up as a teenager in the […]
This post is all about sharing my scenic images of the Hauraki Gulf. This is a good chance to bring my images into one post. These photos were all taken on day trips or overnight camps in the Hauraki Gulf. There are many Islands in the Hauraki Gulf, some I have been to, some you […]
When it comes to NZ Boating Safety. The rules on the water and of your boat and those that you are responsible for are becoming a lot stricter with an aim to save lives and a goal to taking steps for your survival should something go wrong while you are out on the water. Things […]
