Close Encounters With Giraffe Auckland Zoo New Zealand

A giraffe gives visitors a thrill during one of the close encounters scheduled daily at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
It is rare to get this close to a giraffe but while visiting the Pridelands area at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, time slots are available to enjoy these close encounters. A ...

Tuatara Reptile Close Up Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

An ancient reptile known as a Tuatara, remains motionless in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand while we capture a close up picture.
Without moving a limb, an ancient reptile called a Tuatara keeps an eye on the visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand allowing everyone to capture a close up picture. An e ...

Australasian Gannet Muriwai Beach Nesting Colony Auckland NZ

As the sunset lighting reflects off the Tasman Sea, a single Australasian Gannet at the nesting and breeding grounds at the Muriwai Beach colony near Auckland, NZ overlooks the hundreds of birds below.
Standing on the peak of the cliffs overlooking the sunset lighting span across the surface of the Tasman Sea near Auckland, NZ, a single Australasian Gannet looks down upon the rest of the Muriwai ...

Muriwai Beach Coastal Sunset Auckland New Zealand

Australasian Gannets soar above the cliffs in the sunset glow as they find Muriwai Beach near Auckland, New Zealand a favorite place for breeding.
From the coastal shores of Muriwai Beach near Auckland, New Zealand, a beautiful sunset highlights the sky over the Tasman Sea with the sun showing off its beauty in a large, yellow/whitish ball s ...

Muriwai Beach Tasman Sea Coast Auckland New Zealand

From above the Australasian Gannet Colony at Muriwai Beach near Auckland, New Zealand, the scenery of the coast is beautiful as the waves of the Tasman Sea crash against the shores.
White, frothy ridges of water are formed by the Tasman Sea as its moves towards the rugged shores of the coast at Muriwai Beach near Auckland, New Zealand. Muriwai Beach is a coastal community on ...

Sky Tower Downtown Auckland Aerial New Zealand

An aerial view of the downtown core of Auckland City and Waitemata Harbour from the observation deck of the Sky Tower located on the North Island of New Zealand.
The Sky Tower in Auckland City, New Zealand is a popular tourist attraction and when reaching the observation deck, the aerial view of the downtown area of Auckland and Waitemata Harbour is breath ...

Summer Kitesurfing Orewa Beach North Island New Zealand

A man prepares his kitesurfing equipment on the sandy shores of Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand during the summer months.
The waves lap up on to the beach in Orewa near Auckland, New Zealand as the wind creates the ideal conditions for kitesurfing. A person preparing his kitesurfing equipment, is ready to take to the ...

Summer Beach Vacation Piha Beach New Zealand

Piha Beach near Auckland, New Zealand is a prime location where people can enjoy a day or two of vacation time during the summer. This family starts the day off by taking their dog for a walk along the beach at low tide.
Fog still hovers over the water at Piha Beach near Auckland, New Zealand, but as the summer day progresses, the fog will lift and open up to blue sky. A family gets an early start while on vacatio ...

Mission Bay Fisherman Auckland North Island New Zealand

A fisherman spends hours on the coastal shores at Mission Bay in Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand where the scenery highlights Rangitoto Island.
A fisherman is well prepared with two fishing poles and the proper tackle and lures where he tries to snag the smaller species of fish which reside along the coastal shores of Mission Bay in Auckl ...

Auckland Zoo Animal Pridelands North Island NZ

Various species of animals live in the Pridelands at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, but none of them are as tall and unique as the giraffe.
The long spotted neck of an animal in the Pridelands area at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, makes visitors look way up to find the cute face of a giraffe. This close encounter with th ...

Swimming Hippopotamus Photo Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Peacefully swimming in its habitat at the Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand, a hippopotamus captivates visitors walking by.
Swimming is a favorite past time for a hippopotamus where it can keep itself out of the sun to avoid being sunburnt making water an essential requirement for the survival of the hippopotamus. The ...

Ring Tailed Lemur Auckland Zoo North Island New Zealand

A Ring-tailed Lemur sitting with its back to the visitors at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, stops in his tracks to investigate the noise around him.
The Ring-tailed Lemur is considered as an endangered species and visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand should consider themselves lucky to watch these animals roam about ...

Cute Spider Monkey Photo Auckland Zoo New Zealand

A cute Spider Monkey clinging to the branches in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand has come close enough to capture a photo.
Ready for anything, this cute Spider Monkey stares back at visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand as they watch him swing about his habitat. Hanging in an upside position, ...

Two Eastern Water Dragon Reptiles Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Reptiles are fascinating creatures and these two Eastern Water Dragons remain motionless long enough for visitors to the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand to capture their picture.
Sitting peacefully amongst the greenery in their habitat at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand, two Eastern Water Dragons remain still to ensure there is no danger lurking about. These reptiles love ...

New Zealand Sunset City Skyline Waitemata Harbour Auckland

From a viewpoint across Waitemata Harbour, New Zealand, a blanket of clouds at sunset creates a beautiful backdrop for the skyline of Auckland City.
From a beautiful viewpoint at Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookout across Waitemata Harbour in Devonport, New Zealand, the skyline of the city of Auckland is spectacular at sunset. Laying on top of th ...

Muriwai Beach Australasian Gannet Colony Auckland New Zealand

The water of the Tasman Sea churns at the base of a large rock situated at Muriwai Beach in Auckland, New Zealand where this Australasian Gannet Colony resides during breeding season.
During the breeding season, approximately 1,200 pairs of Australasian Gannets spend a majority of their time atop this high cliff which overlooks the fury of the Tasman Sea at Muriwai Beach in Auc ...

Orewa Beach Kitesurfing Equipment Auckland New Zealand

Above the crashing waves at Orewa Beach near Auckland, New Zealand, a kitesurfer soars amongst the clouds while another sports activist leaves his kitesurfing equipment laid out on the sandy beach.
There is a long list of kitesurfing equipment available on the market, but everyone attempting this outdoor activity from the beach in Orewa, Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand, must find ...

Auckland Harbour Bridge Sunset Waitemata Harbour New Zealand

The sunset lighting illuminates the sky over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the North Shore which is beautiful from across the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand.
The Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookout in Devonport on the North Shore across the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand is the ideal location to relax and watch the sunset engulf the region. Al ...

Australian King Parrot Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Resting peacefully in the tree branches in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, the Australian King Parrot shows off its vibrant colors.
Male and female species of the Australian King Parrot are easy to tell apart as the male has a bright red head, chest and lower undersides while the female's is green. As the daylight hours bright ...

Spider Monkey Tree Climbing Auckland Zoo NZ

Tree climbing is a favorite past time for the Spider Monkey and fun for visitors to the Auckland Zoo in NZ to watch as they swing amongst their habitat.
Climbing trees comes naturally to a Spider Monkey and this little one shows off for visitors who come to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ. With one arm hooked onto the tree branches abov ...

Ancient Tuatara Reptile Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Without moving a muscle, an ancient reptile, the Tuatara sits motionless while visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand take its picture.
Many find reptiles do be repulsive, but this ancient reptile known as a Tuatara is a must see while visiting the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand. The Tuatara has been placed on the ...

New Zealand Scaup Family Picture Auckland Zoo NZ

A mother and three chicks make up this New Zealand Scaup family who reside at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ.
While three chicks nestle and clean themselves on a log alongside their habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, the mother watches closely over her family. The female can lay up to ...

Grazing Rhinoceros Auckland Zoo North Island New Zealand

This rhinoceros will spend at least half of its day grazing on the short grassy areas in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
In the Pridelands area of the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, visitors can view the Rhinoceros who is one of the permanent residents. Grazing on grasses, the Rhinoceros uses its w ...

Summer Kitesurfers Orewa Beach North Island New Zealand

Summer hues have taken over the sky above Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand which also brings out the flocks of enthusiastic kitesurfers.
Summer days at Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand lures out kitesurfers, swimmers, windsurfers, blokart sailers, sailing boats and visitors who want to enjoy a simple day at the beach. ...

Chacma Baboon Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

The Chacma Baboon at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, sits quietly on the grass watching visitors passing by to admire him.
The solitaire Chacma Baboon at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand sits peacefully in the shade with his arms nicely crossed as he watches visitors watching him. This Chacma Baboon ...

Auckland Zoo Giraffe Picture North Island New Zealand

A close up picture of the neck and head of a giraffe who lives in the Pridelands at the Auckland Zoo in Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand.
Visitors to the Pridelands region at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, are treated to a close encounter with the giraffe. As the giraffe heads toward the edge of its habitat, vi ...

Cute Hippopotamus Picture Watering Hole Auckland Zoo

Maneuvering around its watering hole at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, this cute Hippopotamus only allows his backside to see the sunlight.
With its broad head partially submerged in its watering hole at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, this hippopotamus stays cool in the heat of the sun. Its eyes and cute round ea ...

Springbok Antelope Picture Pridelands Auckland Zoo NZ

In the Pridelands region at the Auckland Zoo in Auckland on the North Island, NZ, a Springbok (antelope) rests on the dry, barren terrain.
Lazing about his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, a Springbok, also known as an antelope, gives visitors plenty of time to capture his picture. The Springbok is a medium size ...

Oriental Small Clawed Otters Meal Auckland Zoo New Zealand

One of the two Oriental Small Clawed Otters trying to enjoy its meal while the other one tries to snag a bite in their habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
These Oriental Small Clawed Otters at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand are two of a group which reside in this habitat on a regular basis. One of these two decides to enjoy a me ...

Sky Tower Street View Auckland City New Zealand

From the street in the City of Auckland, New Zealand, one can look skywards and view the Sky Tower from below to see how high it reaches.
The Sky Tower is a famous landmark in the City of Auckland which attracts thousands of tourists every year. From the street, one can look straight up to view the Sky Tower which seems to go on for ...

Sandy Beach Foot Bridge Mission Bay Auckland New Zealand

A foot bridge down to the sandy beach at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand allows people easy access to the water's edge.
A stroll along the sandy beach at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand is the perfect way to spend a few hours on a warm, summer day. The foot bridge leading down to the beach is easily accessible ...

Auckland City Dusk Illumination Skyline New Zealand

As dusk moves in over Auckland City and Waitemata Harbour on the North Island of New Zealand, the illumination of the skyline is spectacular from the Mt. Victoria Reserve in Devonport.
At the Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookout in the suburb of Devonport, the skyline of Auckland City, New Zealand becomes brighter as the lighting at dusk starts to diminish and darkness closes in to ...

Piha Beach Summer Crowds Auckland New Zealand

When summer arrives in New Zealand, the crowds at Piha Beach near Auckland on the North Island quickly increase. Swimming, surfing, sand castle building, tanning, walking and exploring are a few of the summer activities at Piha Beach.
In the foreground, two small children dig in the black iron sand at Piha Beach on the North Island of New Zealand while crowds of people head to the water to cool off. The waves coming in off the ...

Auckland City Sunset Skyline North Island New Zealand

A sunset highlights Auckland City on the North Island of New Zealand as the lights from the downtown core become brighter as darkness moves in. The skyline is picturesque at sunset but even more so at night.
As the sunset hues begin to fade and darkness moves in over Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand, the illumination of the city sparkles in the lighting. From Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookou ...

Beach Kitesurfing Picture Auckland New Zealand

A layer of clouds blankets the sky above Orewa Beach near Auckland, New Zealand as a man surfs in towards the shore while enjoying the day kitesurfing.
The waves break along the shores of Orewa beach near Auckland, New Zealand as a kitesurfer creates a large spray off his board as he nears the beach. Orewa Beach is one of the prime locations for ...

Australasian Gannets Sunset Muriwai Beach New Zealand

This colony of Australasian Gannets rest atop the cliff at Muriwai Beach, New Zealand where the sunset lighting spans the surface of the water. Across the horizon, the sun will slowly disappear for the evening leaving the Gannets in darkness.
What appears as a mass of decorative rocks attached to the flat face on the cliff, is actually a colony of Australasian Gannets who come to this rugged coastline at Muriwai Beach, New Zealand to n ...

Muriwai Rugged Coastline Sunset Auckland New Zealand

At sunset, the lighting spans across the Tasman Sea where it churns around the rugged coastline at Muriwai near Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand.
The scenery is beautiful along the rugged West Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, especially here at Muriwai Beach, where the water tosses itself amongst the jagged rocks. The sun is barely ...

Australasian Gannet Muriwai Beach Colony Sunset Waitakere NZ

The sunset lighting highlights the cliff where a lone Australasian Gannet sits atop the cliff at the Muriwai Beach Colony in Waitakere, near Auckland, NZ.
As the white crested waves of the Tasman Sea crash against the rugged coastal shores at the Muriwai Beach Colony in Waitakere near Auckland, NZ, a lonely Australasian Gannet sits in the sunset lig ...

Kitesurfing Colors Orewa Beach New Zealand

Vibrant colors span the sky over Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand where people take to the sky in this sport known as kitesurfing.
During the summer months, many people flock to Orewa Beach on the North Island of New Zealand to spend their time kitesurfing. Many colors adorn the sky as the kites soar above the waves which cra ...

Beach Pathway Mission Bay Auckland New Zealand

A pathway runs alongside the beach at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand, a beautiful place to take an afternoon walk and admire the scenery.
On one side of this pathway at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand, people can enjoy the sandy beach and water while on the other, a park like setting is the ideal place for a picnic. Benches, to ...