Descent into Sydney

Returning from New Zealand, we approached Sydney from the East, then the aeroplane banked North, flew up Sydney's northern peninsular, banked to the West, banked to the South and descended into Sydney Airport from the North.

Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beac and the Tasman Sea

ManlyBeach (ocean) and Manly Cove (harbourside)

Lane Cove River and Riverview

Hunters Hill

Stanmore and the green sports fields of Newington College

Strand Arcade Auckland

Auckland Art Gallery (Toi O Tamaki)

I love the beautiful blending of the old building and the new extension that comprises this Gallery and also how the design makes brings the external setting into view.

Auckland Harbour and surrounds

Kites

Historic lighthouse and reef warning post

City of Sails

Auckland city

Keen competition

The largest marina in the Southern Hemisphere (apparently)

Mt Victoria Reserve, Devonport NZ

Across the harbour towards Auckland CBD

Northern aspect

Waiheke Island

Spent part of today on this lovely island which is a sort of a suburb of Auckland (I guess). It is reached by frequent ferry service from the city; about 40 minutes each way. It is fascinating mix of remote resort and urban village.

Scenic outlook from the main village of Oneroa

View from Mudbrick Estate. Auckland city in the far distance

Kia Ora

Kia Ora. The well known Maori greeting which has such a gentle lilt to it. I'm spending our Queen's Birthday long weekend across the Tasman Sea in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.

Descent into Auckland