Martinborough vineyards

Wellington Anniversary weekend saw us pack up the camping gear for a few days camping in the Wairapa. This is a shot taken of the Martinborough vineyards during a summer sunset. Taken at the end of a hot afternoon.

Ruapehu in Summer

During the drive down the country after the Christmas break we often overnight in Ohakune. No rush to return back to summer-less Welllington.

Ohakune is very peaceful in summer compared to the hub-bub of winter time.  Here are some shots of the mountain and the countywide sweltering in summer.

Feeding of the Lambs

Amelia and Lucy feeding the lambs at sheep world.

The shearer running the show was a 'bit of a dagg' himself. But he was pretty handy with his dogs running the sheep.

Pakiri Beach

There is something magic about Pakiri Beach. It is a classic remote wild northland surf beach.  Each visit is a memorable experience, even if it is only a trip over a hill and down a dusty country dirt road from where we are staying at Christmas.

This year I took the kids over for a visit with the camera, determined to get some shots of them in action in the white sand and surf.

Lucy took to her heels and ran of course straight down into the surf. It took some convincing to remind her that the waves where not as forgiving and tame as the beaches she is used to.

 On the beach was a surf club in action teaching their nippers.

Both the girls enjoying running down the sand dunes. 

More shots here.

Horses

Amelia and Lucy riding the horses outside of Matakana. Its a popular summer time activity for them, something they always look forward to each year.

 More shots are here.

Matheson's Bay at Dawn

Nothing like the crack of dawn on a still summer's morning.  This is a shot of Matheson's Bay overlooking the island. Ti point stands in the distance.

Catch of the Day

Here is a shot of summer. Fresh snapper caught of Leigh. Plus a bowl of freshly caught tuatuas from the Omaha surf to make it all go down.