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Sailing to Tiritiri Matangi, an island nature sanctuary. New Zealand. | Dense vegetation covers nature sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi. New Zealand. | Pukeko (Porphyrio melanotus) returning from brink of extinction on Tiritiri Matangi. New Zealand. | Lighthouse and other buildings on Tiritiri Matangi. New Zealand. |
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Rocky coastline of Tiritiri Matangi. New Zealand. | Rocks along the coastline of Tiritiri Matangi with red New Zealand Christmas Trees. New Zealand. | New Zealand Christmas tree on Tiritiri Matangi. New Zealand. | North Island saddleback birds (Philesturnus rufusater) feeding in Tiritiri Matangi. New Zealand. |
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New Zealand Christmas Trees on the coast of Tiritiri Matangi. New Zealand. | Parasailors land on Muriwai Beach. New Zealand. | Waves on Muriwai Beach. New Zealand. | Maori gather treasures from the sea at Muriwai Beach, west of Auckland. New Zealand. |
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Rocky coast south of Muriwai Beach. New Zealand. | Gannet breeding colony at Muriwai Beach. New Zealand. | Gannet breeding colony atop cliffs at Muriwai Beach. New Zealand. | Gannet breeding colony at Muriwai Beach. New Zealand. |
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Looking northwards at Muriwai Beach. New Zealand. | Waikato River setting of bridge site of Bungy jumping near Taupo. New Zealand. | Waikato River near Huka Falls outside of the village of Taupo. New Zealand. | Waikato River near Huka Falls outside of the village of Taupo. New Zealand. |
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Passenger cars at small Rail Museum in Paekakariki. New Zealand. | Water tower & rail yard at Rail Museum in Paekakariki. New Zealand. | Commuter train to Wellington passes through Paekakariki. New Zealand. |
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