Thoughts of summer - Sullivan's Bay

wow this place is stunning! This is Sullivan's bay in the Mahurangi Region of Auckland. When it is summer here in NZ the teens and I like to visit different beaches especially the ones that have floating pontoons out on the water - that way they get to swim out from the shore through the waves.

I remember the first time we visited this place was about 4 years ago while we were out driving. We stopped in at a local takeaways and bought wedges and ice cream then enjoyed them once we got out there. Such a lovely scenic view of the whole peninsula. Roll on summer - that way we can spend a day here again!

Orange reflections from the hills of Tawharanui

I can't resist sharing this shot I captured last year while walking around Campbell's Beach in the Tawharanui area. This was taken in the late afternoon/early evening just when the sun was starting to set over the hills and reflecting over the sand when the tide was out.

The beauty of Sandspit, north of Auckland

Yesterday I managed a quick visit to the lovely Sandspit which is about 10 mins drive out of Warkworth, north of Auckland. It's so quiet & peaceful here, not many houses around the area but there is a yacht club and a wharf where the boat leaves for Kawau island.

This image of boats moored in the estuary just gives it more of a perfect holiday destination especially on this sunny, warm winter's day.

Scallop Shells close up at Te Arai Beach

On a recent visit to our own Te Arai Beach I spent some time photographing some of the shells on the shore. I just love the patterns & grooves each one has that make them so individual to each other.

Beautiful views of Sullivan's Bay

Last weekend on the way to a bestie's 50th birthday party I visited with my camera one of my favourite places. Sullivan's Bay is located in the Rodney District of North Auckland. Very very pretty calm beach, great for families with a camping area near by. Love it.

The old general store - Big Omaha Wharf

An oldie of the Omaha Coastline with Rangitoto in the distance

Found this one on of of my camera's memory cards from last Spring. It's the Omaha coastline. Quite amazing when I look at it cos I can see Rangitoto Island in the background and the Mahurangi Coastline behind it. Love!

Youngsters throwing stones into Mangawhai Estuary

Youngster's throwing pebbles in the water at Mangawhai Estuary tonight. It's been a cracker Spring day here - very warm.

Point Wells - Tide's out

Tide's out at Point Wells - Rodney District - Spring.

Surf casters at Te Arai Beach

Snapped this a while back of some fishermen surfcasting at Te Arai Beach here in Mangawhai. Not sure if they caught anything but it sure was a blustery day.

Colourful mussel shells on the beach after last night's storm

Daughter and I decided to take a walk along the beach this morning after the massive thunder & lightening storm we had last night. See what washed up this morning. Not alot unfortunately but I do like the colours on the broken piece of this Mussel shell.

While you were at work...

I was out on the water fishing - got 9 snapper in the end - made for a very peaceful afternoon. woot!

Overlooking the Kaipara Harbour

Welcome to a sunny Spring day overlooking the Kaipara Harbour. I took this while driving down the Kumeu for the teens orthodontist appointment. What a view.

Winter sunset at Mangawhai Heads surf beach

Winter sunset at Mangawhai Heads surf beach - windy and cold.