Thursday, 26 November 2015

Paddle-boarding and surfing at Whakatane Beach




Two of my favourite images from our recently trip to Whakatane, the top one of two surfers walking across the semi-low tide at the beach and the one below of a paddle boarder heading to shore remind me of what warm weather is all about - golden sand, cool water, stunning scenery make it all worthwhile being a New Zealander - love it!

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11 comments:

Fun60 said...

I have to agree, stunning photos.

mick said...

Great beach scenes. I learnt to love the beach when I was growing up in NZ - and its even better here in Aus - much warmer!!

NCSue said...

I'd love to be there with you in the sun!
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Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I love these especially the knowledge that your weather is getting warmer while ours is getting cooler.

arv said...

loved the scenery in the banner and first picture! nice captures!

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Anonymous said...

What fun!

Powell River Books said...

Paddle boarding is so popular these days. - Margy

Wayne said...

I love the beach, I can hear the gulls singing.

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful place and lovely photos! Looks so inviting!

Have a magical week,
artmusedog and carol

Anita Johnson said...

I'm watching snow fall outside my window...glad I have a warm place to go to see summer beauty. I think I'll pass on paddle boarding, but give me a kayak any day!

NatureFootstep said...

so nice to see. We have a long coastline in Sweden but hardly any beaches like this at all. :(

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