Panatahi Island with Whatipu Sands in the Distance
The view south from Te Ahua Point. Panatahi Island (Karekare Beach) and Whatipu Sands.
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Bird Track
Ripples in the sand on Karekare beach.
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Footprints
Footprints in the sand at Karekare.
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Panatahi Island, Karekare
We went for a little walk along Karekare beach yesterday, mild with a mellow sun and plenty of sea haze. Panatahi Island is a rocky outcrop about 170m high, accessible at low tide. When we were there (about halfway towards low tide), this fellow stood right up there, enjoying the view.
Manuka Tree, Hillary Trail
Shaped by the prevailing westerly winds, this manuka tree leans across the Hillary Trail near Mercer Bay.
Two Spined Weevil
The weather started out with high cloud, just ideal for walking, but then it turned into drizzle and rain, clearing again, sort of, when we had reached the lookout point on the Hillary Trail, just above Karekare. A two spined weevil shared our elevated spot. The view in sunshine (without insect life) was shown earlier.
Panatahi Island and the Whatipu wetlands and sands in the distance.
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Looking South on the Mercer Bay Loop Track
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The Mercer Bay Loop Track has featured here before. It must be one of the most awe inspiring walks in the Waitakere Ranges, especially on a fine day like this, with or without massive clouds. I don’t know if this would sell as a postcard, but I would be happy to post it (can one still send postcards?), as it encapsulates much of what I enjoy about our West Coast in Auckland.
Flo and Celeste
Last Saturday’s Karekare Beach Races were preceded – as behoves a self-respecting race event – by a fashion competition: the Mad Hatters wild west hat competition. These two beauties caught my eye early on. Flo on the left with a very “green” construction and Celeste on the right with chocolates all around. Their efforts translated into success, with Flo winning the open section, and Celeste coming second in the under 12’s.
Race 1, Karekare 2011
Once a year the community of Karekare on Auckland’s West Coast has its legendary race day. Last Saturday’s event was to benefit the Lone Kauri Community School and Karekare Surf Lifesaving Club. Splendid weather, great food stalls, even Mr Miller’s coffee right there on the beach. The picture shows action in race 1.
Hound's Tongue Fern
Hound’s tongue fern grows quite commonly in coastal areas. This patch was found along the Hillary Trail between Piha and Karekare.
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