A few pictures from a recent 9 day late autumn trip through rural parts of the central North Island.



Early morning start on the Gentle Annie route (Taihape to Hastings)


A wet day in the back blocks between Taihape and Ohakune, Owhakura Rd.


State Highway 43 (River Road), also known as the Forgotten Highway, a few km east of the turn on to Ohura Rd.


Kairakau Beach settlement, south east of Hastings.


Kahuranaki Rd, south east of Hastings.


Gibraltar Rd between Pourerere Beach and Aramoana Beach setllements, southern Hawkes Bay area.