It was a pleasant half hour drive from our friend's house in Takanini, where we slept for 2 days. The roads are very nice on a circuitous path to the mountains. Hunua Falls is nestled deep in the Hunua Ranges, with a 30 meter plunge. We found a few cars and tourists already there ahead of us, some kids already swimming in the falls pool.
The angle at the approach from the car park
directly at the front of the falls near the pool edge
There is a long bridge traversing the river where the water flows and we climbed that bridge, apparently it was made for tourists to see the falls in another angle. And yes, it was a spectacular sight to see its reflection on the water below it.
A wide angle of the Hunua Falls and landscape taken at the middle of the bridge
Those bushes with white flowers are the Manuka trees, where the bees get the nectar to produce the Manuka honey, an expensive honey because it is believed to be medicinal.
another angle of the river taken at the left side of the bridge
A very distinct structure while approaching the falls is this metal frame, purposely to frame the Hunua Falls. However, a lot of people are always roaming there masking the bottom of the falls, and we didn't have much time to wait for the space to clear. I was not able to take a photo of this for its real intention, so what we did was to climb it and take a touristy shot. The angle was not even made to show the falls more favorably.
I am so happy i was able to see at least one waterfalls in Auckland, as i know there's a lot of falls in NZ. This nature photo capped my visit.
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Nature there is simply amazing. Thank you for linking in with "Through My Lens"
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New Zealand´s nature is fabulous and last photo of you two climbed in the frame looks like you had a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful. The views are just breathtaking. One day I hope to get to New Zealand. Have a grand day!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous waterfall. I love landscape like this.
ReplyDeleteI've been to Auckland but never visited the waterfall.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a magical place. Thanks for sharing
A fun shot in the frame. It looks like a gorgeous area and an incredible waterfall. Thanks for sharing it. I love traveling through interesting blogs and yours is always enjoyable :)
ReplyDeleteThe frame is such a good idea for the falls. You are so cute.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful place to get to see! Such stunning falls!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. I'm glad you got to see it. Happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThe waterfall looks like it splits the rock in two. What a powerful force!
ReplyDeleteWaterfalls are fantastic and the last reflective shot in the river is really good.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful and lush place! simply beautiful! have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteThe waterfall is fabulous.Love the reflection in the water and the use of the frame.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots and the last one is such fun!
ReplyDeleteHello! I found your post via Through My Lens. The waterfalls are very beautiful & in a very lush area. I enjoyed the view of them with their reflection!
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wonderful nature.
ReplyDeleteHello, the waterfall and the reflection are beautiful. I like the framed shot too. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous scenery.
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a beautiful place. To answer your question, I'll be working with a startup; I'm in software development.
ReplyDeleteI like that you can get very close to the waterfall. I miss places like this full of foliage and wilderness.
ReplyDeletewow, that´s a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWow what a gorgeous waterfall. When I am in Auckland one day I will try to find it. That reflection in the water is very beautiful. You must have had a great trip
ReplyDeleteOh wow...I love all the photos of the waterfall and of course of family..Michelle
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. The more I see of New Zealand the more I like it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful waterfalls and reflections.
ReplyDeleteI love to find waterfalls ... It's like finding magic at the end of your walk! And this one is a real beauty. Have never seen anything like that frame out in a nature area...seems a bit out of place, but it makes a very cute souvenir photo of your time there!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a beautiful place to visit. I love your photos.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to visit. I'm glad you included the photo of the Manuka Trees. Finally I get to see the provenance of this much lauded honey.
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning photographs, my new friend !
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Daniela
Awesome photos! The waterfall is gorgeous.
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