Welcome to the archive images of Tamaki Makaurau
Week 12
20 May 2006
Shakespear Regional Park
Part 2
Lookout Track
In 1883, Mr W H Shakespear purchased 800ha at the tip of the Wangaparaoa peninsula.
The family homestead built in 1910 is now the YMCA Lodge. During World War II, the
the army acquired 130ha on the north-eastern side of the peninsula as this was considered
an important defence site during the war. The Auckland Regional Council purchased this
area in 1967 from the Shakespear family. The images that follow were taken on the
60 minute return Lookout Track.
Quote for the week
Photography to the amateur is recreation, to the professional it is work,
and hard work too, no matter how pleasureable it may be - Edward Weston
Framing a beautiful scene
Not the best of photos but at this stage I'll take what I get.
The New Zealand Pigeon, or Kereru in Maori, is the largest pigeon in
New Zealand - 51cm, 650g. A noisy swish of wings is distinctive
in this bird with a possible lifespan of 10 years
The road heading up to the lookout point
A signpost at the lookout point
The view from the lookout point
The view of Te Haruhi Bay and picnic area
The view of Tiritiri Matangi Island bird sanctuary
Heading down ..... and no picture is complete without Rangitoto in it.
Auckland City lies to the right
Looking back at the hills from where the walk started
Auckland City can faintly be seen to the left
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Suzette Bothma
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