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Compare Beach Image NZ
Compare a Beach Image North of Auckland NZ I was wondering on this wet and windy day what would make a great post. I have so many beach images. Then I thought why not compare beach images and look at different coasts, Islands and beaches as they are all so unique in their own special way. This post will be more about images than writing so lets just take the visual tour. An Image View It is quite interesting checking the beaches out in a row as above. They are all different and unique and I love visiting all of beaches and they are all within a drive of Auckland…
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Tips for Great Beach Images
Enjoy Taking Beach Photos? Check out my Top Tips and come away from your holiday with great beach photos. I went out to the beach a week ago for a walk and to see if I could get some sunrise images. This Truly is the golden hour for me. The sea is often calm and the sun as it rises leaves an amazing golden glow For a fun post I decides to share some tips for taking images at the beach. I have learnt these myself along the way. There are days when you go to the beach and the day is drab, dull the sea looks uninteresting maybe there…
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4 Islands for Day Trips Hauraki Gulf NZ
Summer is the time to get out and enjoy the Hauraki Gulf Take a look at 4 Islands that I love to visit and that are perfect for day trips in the Hauraki Gulf. All 4 of these Islands are only a short ride by Ferry. Kawau Island I love this Island, I have many childhood memories from visiting Kawau Island as it was often the choice for picnic stops while we were boating in the Hauraki Gulf. You can easily grab a Ferry from Sandspit and it only takes about 20 mins across, give or take depending on scheduled stops in the many scenic bays along the way. Many…
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Day Visit Hauraki Gulf Saddle Island NZ
The Hauraki Gulf’s Saddle Island is a perfect picnic and swimming 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. No camping or huts but day visits are no problem.No permission needed just the usual rules. No fires, be careful of bringing any pests with your boat etc. There are signs up when you get there with the basic rules. This Island is a day explore Island. Walk the narrow bush strip up and over to…
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Omaha Beach NZ North Auckland Lens View
Omaha Beach NZ Is a beach North of Auckland, A popular beach with quite a number of flash homes and Holiday homes. I remember my first visit to the beach when I was just a kid. Back then there were very few houses. just loads of sand dunes and surf. It is great to be able to remember when nature was natural and untouched. Omaha Beach is still a beautiful beach as I have tried to capture this with the following images. The beach has little natural shade so on a hot day you will need to bring a cover. Suitable for surfing when conditions are right and often suited…