Now that the trip is all wrapped up, here are a few of my favourite images.
Day 1 - We stayed at Pukawa and ventured around the area.
The best sunrise of the trip - even though I was fighting off a cold.
Tokaanu Wharf
Driving around looking at all the fresh snow - love the clouds in this image.
That Taupo Tree - with the moody waters.
Turangi
My favourite image of the trip - a random log!
Day 2 - Pukawa to Rotorua
A slight detour into the Whirinaki Forest & one of my favourite images of the trip.
And the well-sought image from that majestic location: Te Whaiti Nui a Toi Canyon
Te Whaiti Nui a Toi Canyon
Day 3 - Rotorua to Whakatane
A misty start to the morning, on the side of the road in the rain - couldn't resist the forest shot.
And hiding from the rain in the Redwoods - snapped this "looking-up" shot.
Whakarewarewa Forest (the Redwoods), Rotorua
Making the rounds of the lakes, a misty, moody Lake Okataina.
Lake Okataina
Sunset in Whakatane - That Whakatane Tree?
Whakatane
And this moody blue-hour shot.
Whakatane
Day 4 - Whakatane to Tokomaru Bay
The Anglican Church of Raukokore
Hicks Bay Wharf
Hicks Bay Wharf
Hicks Bay Wharf
The Road to Onepoto Bay
The Tokomaru Ruins
Tokomaru Bay Pier
Tokomaru Bay Pier
Day 5 - East Cape Explored
The 800 Steps to the East Cape Lighthouse
Taking a break at step 150.
East Cape Lighthouse
Chasing Kingfishers
Day 6 - Tokomaru Bay to Gisborne
Tolaga Bay Wharf
Tolaga Bay Wharf
Day 7 - Exploring Gisborne (in the rain)
Rere Waterfall
Mushroom hunting at the Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Mushroom hunting at the Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Day 8 - Gisborne to Napier
Chilling inside on a rainy day - Shoreline Motel
Day 9 - Napier to Home
Te Mata Peak, Hawkes Bay
(Not quite) Maraetotara Falls
So, thats sums up the best photos of the trip. We decided the theme of this trip was "Moody" due to the grey moody skies that we just could not escape. I managed to keep up with the editing and blogging throughout the whole trip (probably due to the low shutter count and early sunsets).
Our next adventure is settling into our newly built home and setting up my studio. Stay tuned on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.