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 above
Auckland’s North Shore
Lake Pupuke
Castor Bay – a great place to visit at low tide
Mansion House, Kawau Island
Approaching Pakiri Beach, just past Goat Island
Stunning waters of Pakiri Beach
Whangaumu Bay, looking south towards Whangarei Heads
Whangaumu Bay
Whananaki
Incredible Whananaki coastline
Waiwiri Rock, Bay of Islands (Cape Brett)
Cape Brett Lighthouse (Hole in the Rock)
Piercy Island – “Hole in the Rock”
Hole in the Rock
Urupukapuka Island – Bay of Islands
Motuarohia Island, Bay of Islands
Motuarohia Island with the R. Tucker Thompson tall ship sailing by
Purerua Coastline
Taupo Bay – a favourite camping spot
Taupo Bay aerial photo
Taemaro Bay, Northland
Matai Bay – another favourite place to camp over summer
Peppers Carrington Resort & Golf Course, Karikari Peninsula
Karikari & Puheke Beach
Refuelling at Kerikeri – Almost 400 litres of Jet A-1
Fonterra
Katie (our awesome friend & talented graphic designer) + Warren
Whangaparaoa rainbow
Rain over Whenuapai
Auckland Harbour Bridge & City
Eden Park & Auckland City
Auckland City & Rangitoto Aerial photo
Eden Park during construction for the Rugby World Cup
Auckland looking stunning from the air
Auckland Musuem & Auckland Domain
Hunua Ranges after dinner at Kaiaua fish and chips
Hunua Falls @ 7:45pm as the light was fading fast, just before landing back at Ardmore