Evening on Mount Donald McLean
You can almost drive up to the top of Mount Donald McLean (398m above sea level). A fork in the Whatipu Road leads to a car park from where the Mount Donald McLean Walk spirals up to the top, about 15 minutes — downhill is easier! Two viewing platforms give excellent views of the Manukau Harbour towards the east and Manukau Heads/Whatipu to the west, and a great overview of bush clad hills.
Donald McLean (1820–77) arrived in New Zealand in 1840 and became an influential figure in early colonial New Zealand (Land Purchase Commissioner and Native Minister).
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April 22, 2011 at 9:18 am
Wow magnificently stunning!! Happy weekend!
SWF
April 22, 2011 at 9:45 am
What a breathtaking capture, Paul! A glorious way to begin or end a day! Superb! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!
Sylvia
April 22, 2011 at 10:25 am
With sunsets like these, who needs TV?
I WONDER WHY
I wonder why
Some love the sky
But not the wind and rain.
I wonder, friend,
If sky will end—
It’s too much for my brain!
© by Magical Mystical Teacher
Tree Folk & Sky
April 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm
I believe he was also a successful toothpaste manufacturer….
April 22, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Wow – a magical sight! Lovely shot.
April 24, 2011 at 2:09 am
What an exquisite shot!
Love your photography.
Visiting via skywatch
April 24, 2011 at 2:10 am
Beautiful shot!
Visiting via skywatch
April 24, 2011 at 2:11 am
hi