West Coast Wanderings

The west coast of Auckland, in and around the Waitakere Ranges, is a wild and rugged place quite unlike any … Continue reading West Coast Wanderings

Cathedral Cove

There was no alternative but to rise with the sun. That way the photographs would be more interesting, it would … Continue reading Cathedral Cove

Winter is drawing in and with the cold mornings and clear skies comes fog. It blankets the valleys in … Continue reading Ghostly Greenhithe

At the latest count we have 35 regional parks in the Auckland region, most of them set in glorious countryside … Continue reading Walking Shakespear

It’s a fantastic sight, a tall ship in full sail on the horizon. We sped towards it in our little … Continue reading Spirit Of New Zealand

This is one of my favourite festivals but I don’t get along to it as often as I would like. … Continue reading Lantern Festival 2013

A belated seasons greetings and best wishes for the New Year to all who stumble across this blog or to … Continue reading Seasons Greetings

Some say Englishman’s Bay is Tobago’s perfect beach and, on arrival, it’s easy to see why: a sliver of golden … Continue reading Englishman’s Bay

We’re thinking about where to go in the summer holidays. Spring has sprung and if we don’t book somewhere soon … Continue reading Kuaotunu Runner

Auckland is known as The City of Sails and if you spend any time here you’ll soon see why. There … Continue reading City of Sails