Christ Church Cathedral has been repeatedly damaged by earthquakes in 1881, 1888, 1901, 1922, and 2010. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake on 22 February 2011 left…
One of many pieces of street art, this one in Spark Square in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional pro-cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of…
The Firefighters Reserve is a memorial in Christchurch, New Zealand, for the first responders during the September 11 attacks on the United States in 2001. The…
The Mona Vale gate house marks the entrance to the Mona Vale Garden Park
A subdivision borders the entrance to the park separated by the Wairarapa Stream.
The fall foliage was abundant as we made our way into this lovely park.
An enchanting footbridge crosses the Wairarapa Stream.
Mister Lincoln Tea Roses
Our tour guide Ronan telling us about the silver fern. The silver fern is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand. The fern is usually…
Chrysanthemums are perennial plants known for their diverse varieties and richly colored blooms.
Foxglove is a beautiful, yet poisonous, biennial flowering plant native to Europe. It forms a rosette of leaves in its first year and produces tall spikes of…
Canna Lilly are tropical and subtropical herbaceous perennials known for their large, vibrant flowers and bold, often colorful foliage, which can be green,…
Driving along Geraldine-Fairlie Highway with Mount St. Joseph's, Kakahu, New Zealand
Deer farms are found throughout the North and South Islands on most land classes and climate zones. This reflects the innovative husbandry of deer farmers and…
Deer are farmed for venison, and for the velvet from their antlers.
Breathtaking views from the Geraldine Fairlie Lookout! Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, this spot offers endless vistas of rolling…
The Sheepdog Memorial, also known as the Mackenzie Sheep Dog Statue, located in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. This bronze statue is a tribute to the border collies…
Lake Tekapo – one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand!
We took some time just to appreciate the area’s beauty and take some photographs.