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Tauranga Memorial Park - Such a stunning Autumn day


On my recent travels to Tauranga I stopped in my car to the Tauranga Memorial Park - absolutely stunning scenery. In this shot the tide was out and there was a group of bikers to the right who were relaxing and chatting to each other.


Because Autumn is still quite warm here in NZ during the day people still get out and about. This little boy was having fun with the fountain.


Think these were tourists and as you can see they were enjoying the scenery too. What an awesome view of the harbour! The park also has a skatepark, free barbeques you can use, a Memorial Cenotaph, pools and a hall.

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Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said…
Beautiful scenery and blue water. The fountain is also pretty!
5 May 2015 at 08:39
mick said…
Beautiful scenery and I like the look of that water.
5 May 2015 at 09:29
Pauline said…
Lovely. Reminds me I haven't been to Tauranga for ages. Last time I was on a mission to get to East Cape. Must plan another visit.
5 May 2015 at 10:25
Photo Cache said…
It was a beautiful day and the scenery is outstanding. The last image reminds me so many scenes like that in the SF Bay Area.

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5 May 2015 at 12:36
Unknown said…
very nice :)
5 May 2015 at 14:20
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
The place looks great to me!!
5 May 2015 at 14:22
colleen said…
Fountains, benches and views onto bodies of water are some of my favorite things.
5 May 2015 at 16:24
Sara - Villa Emilia said…
Hello, Amy! :)
Finally I managed to reach you and your blog! (Through a Google+ profile it's not very easy.) Thank you for visiting my blog.
Wonderful autumn photos full of sunshine!
5 May 2015 at 20:31
Fun60 said…
Look at that glorious sunshine. No wonder people are out and about enjoying the scenery.
5 May 2015 at 21:15
Rhonda Albom said…
I can't believe I haven't been to Tauranga yet. We drove though once, but didn't even stop for a meal. The photos are lovely. I think I know my next road trip destination.
5 May 2015 at 22:04
Anonymous said…
What lovely shots and nice skies.
5 May 2015 at 22:39
colleen said…
Fountains, benches and views onto bodies of water are some of my favorite things.
6 May 2015 at 00:55
NatureFootstep said…
I like the low tides when the water left the beach. We don´t have much of this so I like it :)
8 May 2015 at 08:06
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