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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!
Buckeroomama said…
That view is amazing! Wow.
Pauline said…
Whatever her thoughts they would have to be pleasant with that view in front of her! It is so worth the climb.
eileeninmd said…
Wow, what a gorgeous view! A lovely place to sit and take it all in. Beautiful photo, enjoy your day!
Anonymous said…
great view to a wonderful beach and a beautiful blue sea!!!
enjoy! greetings Hilde
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
That is quite a view from up there.
What a wonderful, relaxing view!
Thank you for sharing, Amy!
NatureFootstep said…
I know what you mean. I´ve been at places like this. Hard to get there but it is worth the effort :)
Wayne said…
That's a view you want to see when you close your eyes and dream.
CountryMouse said…
What an amazing view. You are right, it looks like the perfect place to ponder the world.
likeschocolate said…
SO so beautiful!
Unknown said…
LOVE this photo :)
Unknown said…
This is truly an incredible view. What a wonderful sight! I am so glad you had your camera to capture the perfection!
Gerald (SK14) said…
a wonderful view
Thomas Lee said…
A place to enjoy the breathtaking view
Romi said…
The view is worth seeing, if we have to climb that steep mountain.
forgetmenot said…
It is indeed a beautiful view. Mickie :)
alp said…
Da tranquilidad.... Un abrazo desde Murcia....
Karen said…
Wow, what a fantastic view!
Hootin Anni said…
I could sit there with that view for hours!!!!
Kayni said…
The view is worth the climb...must be refreshing up there.
Love the perspective on this shot. Beautiful capture.
GreenComotion said…
Hi Amy,
The view is breathtaking - great capture!
Have a Lovely Weekend and thanks for stopping by my site.
Peace :)
Fun60 said…
What a fabulous day. I think i could sit there all day just thinking and dreaming.
It does indeed look like a wonderful spot to sit and contemplate just about anything.
Joy said…
I would love to be there too:)
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
Mari said…
It was worth the climb. What a breathtaking view.
DeniseinVA said…
A fabulous view! I would love to sit there for a while, a good long while :)
wildcatwoods said…
The Flat Rock trail on my blog runs 0.7 miles total - an easy one!

Carolina Mts
TexWisGirl said…
beautiful view!

(gem, the horse i posted, is a she. :))
betty-NZ said…
Great shot! I'm not one to climb much but sometimes the views are worth the trouble!
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.

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