Dramatic views over cliff faces of Hawke's Bay are an excellent backdrop for 13 hectare Gannet Colony at Cape Kidnappers reserve. During breeding season, upto 20,000 Gannets visit the largest mainland colony in the world.
Sunset over Hawkes Bay seen from Havelock North
An Art Deco façade in the city of Napier in New Zealand
Recommended places to visit in and around New Zealand
Buildings reflected in the windows of the Intercontinenal Hotel, Wellington
View down Lambton Quay, the main shopping centre in the Wellington CBD
Reflections in a glass building in the CBD of Wellington
Mudbrick Vineyard seen from a helicopter ride over Waiheke Island
View of the Mudbrick Vineayard on Waiheke Island
Hawkes Bay - where to (and not to) stay - Recommendations on where to and not to stay in Napier and Havelock North in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Napier - a visit to the National Acquarium of New Zealand - A travelogue from a trip to the National Acquarium in Napier, New Zealand
Hawkes Bay - a wine tour - Travelogue from a wine tour in the Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand
Havelock North - Sunset over Hawkes Bay - Sunset over Hawkes Bay seen from Havelock North
New Zealand - places not to miss - Recommended places to visit in and around New Zealand
New Zealand travel plan - 2009 - Plan for a trip to New Zealand in 2009
Napier - Art Deco building - An Art Deco façade in the city of Napier in New Zealand
Cape Kidnappers - tour to the Gannet Colony - Travelogue from a trip to the Gannet Colony in Hawkes Bay on the North Island of New Zealand
Hawkes Bay - a three day travelogue - Travelogue from our three day visit to Napier and Hawkes Bay on New Zealands North Island
Napier - Art Deco walking tour - Travelogue from a walking tour of Napiers Art Deco architecture with the Art Deco Trust
Hawke's Bay - Official website of Hawkes Bay Tourism
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook