State Highway 2 - Karangahake Gorge Canyon


I captured this amazing shot recently while driving along State Highway 2 just past the Karangahake Gorge near the Kaimai Ranges. This area of road is between Paeroa, Waikino and  and Waihi. It truly is a stunning piece of New Zealand!

Comments

Buckeroomama said…
Views like this make long road trips worthwhile!
13 April 2015 at 16:45
betty-NZ said…
This is a great shot of the beauty we have. I fell in love with the scenery in NZ the first day I was here and it only gets better.
13 April 2015 at 21:56
Wayne said…
I'm an avid motorcyclist, these are the roads we live for! What an amazing view.
14 April 2015 at 04:55
Amypie71 said…
hi Wayne, all the roads around NZ are perfect for that simply because it's so beautiful here.
14 April 2015 at 07:00
Photo Cache said…
I love road trips and this reminds me so much of my usual fall color destination. How scenic!
14 April 2015 at 07:53
carol l mck said…
Gorgeous shot! Great perspective ~ feel like I am 'on the road' with you ~

Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
14 April 2015 at 10:14
NatureFootstep said…
I agree, a part of the road well worth capturing. :)
15 April 2015 at 01:58
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