Early sunrays over the Tuki Tuki valley

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

This photo was taken from the top of Te Mata Peak, about a 15 minute drive from my home. It shows the Tukituki river winding its way through the valley to Napier and Hawke's Bay.

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Tawhai Falls, Tongariro National Park

The Tawhai Falls tumble over the edge of an ancient lava flow which erupted from Ruapehu many thousands of years ago.

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The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Australia

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Wave and Bokeh Splash

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One tree amongst many

This tree has intrigued me since the first time I travelled the West Coast of New Zealand in 1994.

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Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo

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Boathouse on Marine Drive, Lowry Bay, Wellington

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Early morning mist in the hills of Hawke's Bay

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Petone Pier

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Hopetoun Falls and Aire Stream

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Hooker River and Aoraki / Mount Cook

It's not surprising that the Hooker Valley Track is the most popular short walking track within the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. It's only 5km, but the views are simply amazing.

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Crater Rim towards Mt. Ngauruhoe

Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Taken while walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The tiny people in the foreground put the enormousness of the crater and Mt. Doom into perspective.

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River of Fog

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

The view from Te Mata Peak usually features the Tukituki river flowing towards the bay. On the day this photo was taken, the morning fog was obscuring the river. In fact, a few minutes before this photo was taken, even the peak wasn't visible.

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