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View from Mount Maunganui - sit down and relax


A couple of weeks ago when I climbed, and I use that term recklessly because of how darn hard it was Mount Maunganui, when we were at the top looking out over the stunning landscape there were lots of other people around us too. This young lady was sitting on one side of the mountain on these stairs relaxing. I couldn't help wondering what she was thinking about? It's a perfect place to ponder life and anything else that's on your mind - can't wait to do all this again.

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Tamar SB said…
What a stunning view!
13 May 2015 at 13:31
Buckeroomama said…
That view is amazing! Wow.
13 May 2015 at 17:40
Pauline said…
Whatever her thoughts they would have to be pleasant with that view in front of her! It is so worth the climb.
13 May 2015 at 18:01
eileeninmd said…
Wow, what a gorgeous view! A lovely place to sit and take it all in. Beautiful photo, enjoy your day!
13 May 2015 at 21:21
Anonymous said…
great view to a wonderful beach and a beautiful blue sea!!!
enjoy! greetings Hilde
13 May 2015 at 22:38
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
That is quite a view from up there.
13 May 2015 at 23:00
Sara - Villa Emilia said…
What a wonderful, relaxing view!
Thank you for sharing, Amy!
13 May 2015 at 23:20
NatureFootstep said…
I know what you mean. I´ve been at places like this. Hard to get there but it is worth the effort :)
14 May 2015 at 04:10
Wayne said…
That's a view you want to see when you close your eyes and dream.
14 May 2015 at 07:19
CountryMouse said…
What an amazing view. You are right, it looks like the perfect place to ponder the world.
14 May 2015 at 09:41
likeschocolate said…
SO so beautiful!
14 May 2015 at 14:14
Unknown said…
LOVE this photo :)
14 May 2015 at 20:55
Unknown said…
This is truly an incredible view. What a wonderful sight! I am so glad you had your camera to capture the perfection!
15 May 2015 at 04:38
Gerald (SK14) said…
a wonderful view
15 May 2015 at 09:31
Thomas Lee said…
A place to enjoy the breathtaking view
15 May 2015 at 12:13
Romi said…
The view is worth seeing, if we have to climb that steep mountain.
15 May 2015 at 12:38
forgetmenot said…
It is indeed a beautiful view. Mickie :)
16 May 2015 at 03:27
alp said…
Da tranquilidad.... Un abrazo desde Murcia....
16 May 2015 at 06:38
Karen said…
Wow, what a fantastic view!
19 May 2015 at 16:13
Hootin Anni said…
I could sit there with that view for hours!!!!
19 May 2015 at 23:55
Kayni said…
The view is worth the climb...must be refreshing up there.
21 May 2015 at 08:32
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Love the perspective on this shot. Beautiful capture.
22 May 2015 at 16:50
GreenComotion said…
Hi Amy,
The view is breathtaking - great capture!
Have a Lovely Weekend and thanks for stopping by my site.
Peace :)
23 May 2015 at 17:36
Fun60 said…
What a fabulous day. I think i could sit there all day just thinking and dreaming.
23 May 2015 at 20:02
Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said…
It does indeed look like a wonderful spot to sit and contemplate just about anything.
23 May 2015 at 21:36
Joy said…
I would love to be there too:)
26 May 2015 at 07:35
Reader Wil said…
Thanks for sharing a part of New Zealand! I love your country, though I was only there in 2005 on the South Island. Thanks for your visit and comment.My friends birthday was seven years ago and she died last year.
Have a great week.
Wil, ABCW team
26 May 2015 at 09:47
Mari said…
It was worth the climb. What a breathtaking view.
26 May 2015 at 13:39
DeniseinVA said…
A fabulous view! I would love to sit there for a while, a good long while :)
29 May 2015 at 16:34
wildcatwoods said…
The Flat Rock trail on my blog runs 0.7 miles total - an easy one!

Carolina Mts
30 May 2015 at 02:27
TexWisGirl said…
beautiful view!

(gem, the horse i posted, is a she. :))
30 May 2015 at 09:31
betty-NZ said…
Great shot! I'm not one to climb much but sometimes the views are worth the trouble!
3 June 2015 at 10:24
Andrea said…
A friend in Hawaii was urging me to visit Tauranga when we were going to Rotorua and Waitomo. She has been visiting it a few times already, but i am not so obsessed with the beach anymore, so we pass. I prefer small hikes and mountains, but i was able to only hike the nearest hill to my sister's place, Mt Wellington. It was a very small one but very convenient, not so lovely but fine. We also enjoyed it and i enjoyed photographing too.
10 December 2015 at 20:45
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