Another Year, Another Orbit

The evening view from the beach on the final day of 2018. May 2019 bring all the dreams you are working towards. Happy New Year!

Baby Swan Do Do Do...

A swan and cygnets following at the Lake Alford Recreation Area in Gympie.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone and may you have an awesome time with your family and friends.

Sun Dial

A very accurate and detailed sun dial in the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.

Botanic Garden

A sculpture at the main entrance to the Dunedin Botanic Garden.

Aotearoa

All of the words to the New Zealand National Anthem.

God Defend New Zealand

It is amazing what you find if you go looking for nothing in particular. On this occasion I came across the grave of Thomas Bracken in the Dunedin Cemetery, the author of the words for New Zealand's national anthem.

Dunedin Remembers

A Commemoration display for the ANZACs in Dunedin New Zealand in the lead up to Remembrance Day.

Dunedin Building

Every last square metre of ground was used in the design of this wedge shaped building in Dunedin. The angles up the hill make for some interesting perspective also.

Door No. 5

A door at the old docks on the waterfront in Dunedin.

Deliveries

I like to visit Physics Departments at Universities. This sign at the University of Otago gave me pause to think. What might be the frequency of deliveries and parcel sizes to this door? And if no one opens a delivered box, was it really delivered, and what if there were a cat inside?

University of Otago

The spectacularly ornate and gothic University of Otago central building and clocktower in Dunedin.

Rapa Nui Moai

A Moai from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). One of the unique things to be seen at Otago Museum in Dunedin.

Bounty Bounty

Some bounty from the Bounty. A pintle and rudder gudgeon recovered from the famed Bounty after its mutiny in Bounty Bay, Pitcairn Island. The Otago Museum in Dunedin has some remarkable items to see.

Everest Kodak

A photo of a Kodak camera and the photo it took on Mount Everest. This is the actual camera used by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary on the first summit of Mount Everest.

Everest Rocks

A rock sample brought back from the summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary can be seen in Dunedin's Otago Museum.

Hillary's Ice Axe

The ice axe used by Sir Edmund Hillary himself on Mount Everest can be seen in the wonderful Dunedin Museum.

Central Dunedin

A spectacular afternoon in central Dunedin, New Zealand.

Black Dog

The Black Dog Cinema and Cafe in Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand.

Te Anau Dusk

A cool evening begins in Te Anau after the sun has set.

Barnyard Backpackers

The main kitchen, dining, communal sharing and reception building at Barnyard Backpackers near Te Anau.

Te Anau Rainbow

A rainbow on a drizzly day in Te Anau, Fiordland.

Te Anau Helipad

A helicopter platform on Lake Te Anau for spectacular scenic flights over Fiordland.

Shotover River

A shot of the Shotover River from the single lane arch bridge outside Queenstown.

Ducks Lined Up

Getting the ducks lined up in a neat row.

Beautiful Black Sheep

A black sheep and her two little lambs keep a close eye on the strange photographer.

Ewe OK?

A friendly ewe says hello at the Glenorchy tourist farm.

Alpaca Feed

Feeding an alpaca at the Glenorchy tourist farm.

Mountainous Reflection

A reflection from Mirror Lakes on the journey to Milford Sound.

Parting Milford

A parting shot of Milford Sound, slightly melancholy.

Milford Track

Some information on the world famous Milford Track. A track I shall tramp in the near future.

Milford Falls

The Milford Falls at Milford Sound.

Stern View

A stern view from the cruise ship we took around Milford Sound (not a sound).

Peak Peek

A peak of blue sky amongst the cloud and mist on Milford Sound (not a sound).

Ships In The Mist

A ship in the mist on Milford Sound. Just to give you some scale, that ship is approximately 30m long.

Milford Seals

Seals resting on a rock near the entrance to Milford Sound on New Zealand's west coast.

Milford Sound

A classic Milford Sound (not a sound, it's a fjord) view as the cruise ship returns home.

Milford Waterfalls

Just one of many spectacular waterfalls at Milford Sound on a wet day.

Arrowtown

Ye Olde main street pharmacy and phone booth in Arrowtown, New Zealand.

Remarkable Sculpture

A beautiful sculpture at the Remarkables on a perfect day at the slope.

Cherry Blossom

Cherry tree blossom flowers in the Queenstown Gardens.

Fergburger

A door at the popular Fergburger outlet in Queenstown.

Go Kart

An awesome electric go kart race track near the airport in Queenstown.

Ducklings

A family of ducklings and mother walks through the park in Queenstown.

Queenstown Park

A fantastic little park at the top of the Mall in Queenstown.

Mini Golf

An awesome Indoor Mini Golf course in Queenstown with 18 holes and animated obstacles.

Picnic Point

A view from Picnic Point on the south bank of the Maroochy River.

River Hut

A River Hut or small Boat House on the southern bank of the Maroochy River.

Maroochy Bridge

Last weekend was the first time I had crossed the Maroochy River Bridge on foot. It is a beautiful walk along the south bank of the Maroochy River and over to the northern shore of Mudjimba.

Wharf Mooloolaba

This The Wharf Marina at Mooloolaba. The Wharf Tower in the background is unfortunately closed, it used to be one of my favourite spots for a lookout.