Four years ago, I had the privilege of taking a helicopter trip from Auckland to Northland and back again, with a couple of friends. We flew up the beautiful east coast, seeing the many beautiful beaches before stopping at Matai Bay for a refreshing swim. Recently after going through our archives, I found this trip, and really wanted to share the beauty of New Zealand. ~Warren
Rangitoto Island from aboveAuckland’s North ShoreLake PupukeCastor Bay – a great place to visit at low tideMansion House, Kawau IslandApproaching Pakiri Beach, just past Goat IslandStunning waters of Pakiri BeachWhangaumu Bay, looking south towards Whangarei HeadsWhangaumu BayWhananaki
Incredible Whananaki coastlineWaiwiri Rock, Bay of Islands (Cape Brett)Cape Brett Lighthouse (Hole in the Rock)Piercy Island – “Hole in the Rock”Hole in the RockUrupukapuka Island – Bay of IslandsMotuarohia Island, Bay of IslandsMotuarohia Island with the R. Tucker Thompson tall ship sailing byPurerua CoastlineTaupo Bay – a favourite camping spotTaupo Bay aerial photoTaemaro Bay, NorthlandMatai Bay – another favourite place to camp over summerPeppers Carrington Resort & Golf Course, Karikari PeninsulaKarikari & Puheke BeachRefuelling at Kerikeri – Almost 400 litres of Jet A-1FonterraKatie (our awesome friend & talented graphic designer) + WarrenWhangaparaoa rainbowRain over WhenuapaiAuckland Harbour Bridge & CityEden Park & Auckland CityAuckland City & Rangitoto Aerial photoEden Park during construction for the Rugby World CupAuckland looking stunning from the airAuckland Musuem & Auckland DomainHunua Ranges after dinner at Kaiaua fish and chipsHunua Falls @ 7:45pm as the light was fading fast, just before landing back at Ardmore
