North Island
This is a country that may be geographically distant from Britain, but feels a lot like going home.
I made that long journey from Manchester to New Zealand and toured the Pacific island nation from south to north.
The upper half of this land is its population and urban powerhouse, home to largest city Auckland and administrative capital Wellington.
But it’s still an island of wilderness, boasting volcano peaks, geothermal wonders cared for by the Maori people, and vast beaches.
It’s also a rich place for photography with vast, electric blue skies, varied landscapes and intriguing detail. New Zealand is definitely worth the hike.
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- Waitangi
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- Mount Ruhapehu
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- Auckland
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- Ninety Mile Beach
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- Wellington
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- Te Puia
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- Auckland
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- Lake Taupo
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- Bay of Islands
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- Te Puia
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- Wellington
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- Ninety Mile Beach
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- Auckland
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- Wellington
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- Otehei Bay
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- Cape Reinga
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- Ohinemutu
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- Lake Taupo
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- Wellington
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- Lake Taupo
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- Otehei Bay
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And we’re back in Bucket List territory! Beautiful photos, Mike; it seems to sum up the place nicely. :)
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Thanks Richard! Have you been way down under? It’s hard to say anything negative about it.
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Not been to Asia or the Pacific or South America yet. Australia doesn’t appeal, but NZ really does!
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Yes it has spectacular scenery and also a relaxed, quirky vibe. I wouldn’t dismiss Australia out of hand – go to Tasmania and you’ll find NZ’s twin in some respects!
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Beautiful photos, Mike!
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Thanks Koos. It’s really worth the looooong journey :)
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