Pou
The Oakley Creek shared path runs between Unitec and New North Road, Mount Albert. About halfway along is this pou (guardian pole).
October 22, 2017
October 14, 2017
Te Whitinga (The Crossing)
Te Whitinga (The Crossing)
The elegant pedestrian/cyclist bridge, is named “Te Whitinga” (The Crossing). It spans State Highway 20 at the Alan Wood Reserve, Mount Albert, and is beautifully illuminated at night.
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June 6, 2017
Another View of the City
View from Mount Albert
Auckland seen from a vantage point on the northern side of Mount Albert.
July 28, 2016
WonderTree
Wonder Tree — Idesia Polycarpa
At the “Rocket Park” playground in Mount Albert one finds apair of rather tall Wonder Trees (Idesia polycarpa) – and right now they are laden with their grape-like pendents of bright red berries.
You guessed it: it’s a weed (introduced plant which spreads easily). Native to South East Asia.
February 26, 2016
The Arch
Hendon Bridge Arch (detail)
Construction of the Hendon Bridge (pedestrians/cyclists) across State Highway 20 near the southern entrance to the tunnel.
Hendon Bridge Arch
April 18, 2015
Framed
Mount Albert
The volcanic Mount Albert seen through the noise barrier at Methven Road (in the trench immediately behind is the construction site of State Highway 20).
Mount Albert (135m high) is a scoria cone, one of many such cones on the Auckland Volcanic Field. Age unknown.
March 13, 2015
Railway Crossing
Railway Crossing
Steam engines or electric? — Well, neither of the two: at present our Western line is still running on diesel engines, to be replaced by electric trains late this year (I think). But the overhead wires are installed and the warning signs in place. Richardson Road, Mount Albert.
March 11, 2015
Tree (Caroline Rothwell 2003)
Tree (Caroline Rothwell 2003)
Five metres high and bright red, this sculpture “Tree” by Caroline Rothwell stands at the back of Rocket Park, Mount Albert.
March 7, 2015
Magnolia Time
Magnolia Grandiflora
I found this beautiful specimen by the Rocket Park in Mount Albert.
February 6, 2014
Bus Shelter
Bus Shelter, New North Road
A quaint old-fashioned bus shelter, constructed from volcanic scoria rocks, embedded in the walls of Alice Wylie Reserve, Mount Albert.