New Zealand, North Island October 2019


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September 30th 2019
Published: January 14th 2020
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Rainbow Falls, KerikeriRainbow Falls, Kerikeri
Rainbow Falls, Kerikeri

And here is why it was named Rainbow Falls
Opononi BeachOpononi Beach
Opononi Beach

One more scenic beach we passed on our travels. The roads were in really good shape, but narrow and windy, so poor Bernard didn't get to enjoy the vistas as much as I did and that's why I photographed so many
Kauri Musem, MatakoheKauri Musem, Matakohe
Kauri Musem, Matakohe

On our drive to Mangawhai we stopped at this museum. The Kauri display was interesting, but the amber collection they had was just breath-taking.
AucklandAuckland
Auckland

View of Auckland from the Waiheke Island ferry
Waiheke, AucklandWaiheke, Auckland
Waiheke, Auckland

View of Waiheke Island from Auckland ferry
AucklandAuckland
Auckland

Helen, granddaughter Luna & Bernard in park near Helen's home
Auckland Aquarium Penguins.Auckland Aquarium Penguins.
Auckland Aquarium Penguins.

Our favorite exhibit at the aquarium was the penguin enclosure - sooooo fun to watch
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Auckland

Our last dinner with Helen and daughter Alex (husband was sick)
NZ countrysideNZ countryside
NZ countryside

Another view taken from the car
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NCountryside

This was a rare straight section of the highway, but you can see how narrow it is
NZ Highway NZ Highway
NZ Highway

Typical NZ highway - one lane each direction, windy and very little shoulder



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