1. on top of the hill. in the Yasawas.

    on top of the hill. in the Yasawas.

  2. that damn idyllic beach pic: anchoring in Muscet Cove, off Malolo Island

    that damn idyllic beach pic: anchoring in Muscet Cove, off Malolo Island

  3. inside the volcano: the boiling green crater of White Island volcano

    inside the volcano: the boiling green crater of White Island volcano

  4. inside a volcano: steamy surreal scape of White Island
(no photo processing - true colours)

    inside a volcano: steamy surreal scape of White Island

    (no photo processing - true colours)

  5. old sulphur mine standing in ruin on White Island (most likely destroyed by a volcanic eruption)

    old sulphur mine standing in ruin on White Island (most likely destroyed by a volcanic eruption)

  6. arriving to White Island – New Zealand’s only active marine volcano…

    arriving to White Island – New Zealand’s only active marine volcano…

  7. sunset at Whale Island

    sunset at Whale Island

  8. Stopped at Slipper Island overnight…

    Stopped at Slipper Island overnight…

  9. arrived to Tryphena by sunset after a long day of sailing lessons. it was definitely my favorite spot on Great Barrier Island with a cool Irish pub and the sustainable/fair trade Wild Rose café…
[edit: this photo came 2nd in Tauranga’s boating photo contest. hahaa, it’s funny cause i entered via phone just to make the time go by]

    arrived to Tryphena by sunset after a long day of sailing lessons. it was definitely my favorite spot on Great Barrier Island with a cool Irish pub and the sustainable/fair trade Wild Rose café…

    [edit: this photo came 2nd in Tauranga’s boating photo contest. hahaa, it’s funny cause i entered via phone just to make the time go by]

  10. by far the best way to discover Great Barrier Island is on the back of a scooter. through rain and sunshine!

    by far the best way to discover Great Barrier Island is on the back of a scooter. through rain and sunshine!

  11. the lush green flora of Great Barrier Island

    the lush green flora of Great Barrier Island

  12. Port Fitzroy - our first stop in Great Barrier Island

    Port Fitzroy - our first stop in Great Barrier Island

  13. Great Barrier Island - somewhere between Claris and hot water springs

    Great Barrier Island - somewhere between Claris and hot water springs