Here's (top) one of the places we want to visit by boat. Look beyond the shrubbery and you’ll faintly see the volcanic cone island of Rangitoto. It was a bit of a hazy day so you’ll have to look closely. This picture was taken from Omana Regional Park, just a 10 minute drive from here and fast becoming a favourite for a brisk hour-long walk around the perimeter.
The other picture is also from Omana, looking from the cliff top down to the beach. In the foreground are Pahutakawa trees. The Maori origin of the name means something like “sea spray” and “the lapping of the waves” as Pahutakawas are most often found in precarious positions on sea cliffs. They’re not averse to the seawater that most trees can’t tolerate. Apparently they flower with the most incredible red blooms around Christmas so are also known as New Zealand Christmas Trees.
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