Department of Conservation: Home Bay on Motutapu Island is surrounded by rolling hills
Department of Conservation: A giant petrel has found a place to nest in the Hauraki Gulf
Department of Conservation: Brown Teal at Tiritiri Matangi island, NZ.
Department of Conservation: A white fronted tern feeding her chick Tokomaru Bay, north of Gisborne
Department of Conservation: A recently released tuatara on Motuihe Island
Department of Conservation: Kaitoke Hot Springs Track on Great Barrier Island
Department of Conservation: Snapper swimming the waters at Matakana
Department of Conservation: There are several baches on the island to check out on Rangitoto
Department of Conservation: The baches come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Rangitoto Island. Hauraki Gulf.
Department of Conservation: The newly installed Waharoa on the Rangitoto Island pier has attracted a lot of attention
Department of Conservation: A peacock outside the mansion on Kawau Island
Department of Conservation: Home Bay on Motutapu Island
Department of Conservation: So many islands around the Hauraki Gulf have incredible views of Rangitoto
Department of Conservation: Rangitoto Island is just a two hour kayak from the city
Department of Conservation: Crystal clear waters are a feature of Motuihe Island
Department of Conservation: Bush walks are a must on Motuihe Island
Department of Conservation: Looking out to Rangitoto Island from Motuihe Island
Department of Conservation: The views of the surrounding islands are a highlight of Motuihe Island
Department of Conservation: The oddly shaped island does mean there are some incredible beaches
Department of Conservation: There are so many perfect swimming spots around Motuihe Island
Department of Conservation: Sailing into Motutapu island
Department of Conservation: Looking out to Rangitoto Island from the Motutapu Plains
Department of Conservation: Don't let the rocks fool you, there are some amazing swimming spots on Tiritiri Matangi
Department of Conservation: A feauture of Tiritiri Matangi is the crystal clear water, you can see the sea bed almost anywhere
Department of Conservation: Hobbs beach on Tiritiri Matangi is home to several native species such as dotterel
Department of Conservation: A dotterel mother is protecting her nest on Hobbs beach.
Department of Conservation: Dotterels on Hobbs Beach on Tiritiri Matangi
Department of Conservation: The oldest working lighthouse in New Zealand is here on Tiritiri Matangi
Department of Conservation: The pier on Tiritiri Matangi takes you right to the start of several bush walks
Department of Conservation: A lonely weka roams around Waiheke Island by Stony Batter