Looking down on the city of Taupo from the top of Mount Tauhara which is a dormant lava dome volcano in the outskirts of Taupo

The river flowing through fast rapids in the Whirinaki Forest canyon

Part of the 360 degree views from the top of the volcano Mt Tuahara on the outskirts of Taupo, This is looking back to the South (the lake is off screen on the right) and Mt Ruapaehu is obscured by cloud about a 1/3rd of the way in from the right

Te Mata Peak

Early morning fog and mist (plus some rising steam) at Lake Ngahewa, Waikato

Sunlight and shadows on the stunning hills and valley around the Te Mata area

From the summit of Te Mata Peak

Lake Okataina Reserve

The Ridge

The Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa is a local museum and art gallery in the Government Gardens near the centre of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Fog under the ridge

Redwoods in Rotorua

The history and culture surrounding the Whakarewarewa Forest, the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, diverse range of exotic tree species, mix of native undergrowth, panoramic views, and proximity to lakes, thermal areas and the city centre have made The Redwoods & Whakarewarewa Forest one of Rotorua’s most spectacular natural assets and one of the city’s greatest treasures.

The point at which the river enter the canyon in Whirinaki National Park

The Central Plateau volcanos after sunset as seen from Taupo

Waiotapu boardwalk

Boardwalk through steaming mineral coloured thermal pools at Waiotapu

The “other worldly “ scenery in the canyon in the Whirinaki Forest (in the middle of nowhere)…what a place

Views of surrounding rural farming country from the top of the Te Mata peak

Milky way over Taupo township

Taupo camping under the stars

Rough day on the lake

Taupo sun flare over the lake

House Boat at dawn