Northland Seascape

Between Waipu Cove and Lang's Beach.

 

Ahipara

The southern end of Ninety Mile Beach.

 

Beach Bird

Rescued from the surf at Cathedral Cove, this young sparrow gratefully rests and gathers it's energy

 

Lang's Beach

Between Maungawhai and Waipu Cove, the pink sand is limited to this one small beach.

 

Lang's Beach

A favourite picnic and fishing spot.

 

 

Waihi

Another aspect of the ruins alongside the visitor information center in Waihi.

Open-cast Gold Mining, Waihi

There's gold in them thar hills.

Waihi Ruins

The view from the visitor information centre carpark.

Coromandel Road

The Thames - Coromandel road follows the rocky coastline.  This view looks toward the peninsula.

 

North of  Thames

Quartz is easy to find on the  beaches in this area.

Glow-worm Stream

Named by yours truly.  Found the glow-worms by accident, while camping overnight in the area.  The glow-worms are in the rocky banks of the stream.

Coromandel Peninsula

Waterfall on the 309 Rd.