Retired shunter engine at the Hamilton Lake

This old shunter engine has had a varied life but now it has been restored and retired to the Hamilton Lake Domain for children to explore and play on. Any moving parts have been fixed in place and welded for safety, so this magnificent old engine is now here for posterity.



Post in the river

This post is probably a part of a small jetty on the side of the Waikato River. It doesn't now appear to be connected to the existing jetty so its exact purpose is uncertain. Perhaps it was to stop boats from hitting the jetty and doing damage?

Convergence
A jetty on the Waikato River, looking downstream. The bridge in the distance is the Whitiora Bridge.

Maori Carving Head
This carved head is part of a Maori carving located at the Kirikiriroa Pa site above the Waikato River at the east end of London Street, Hamilton City. It can look quite terrifying to the uninitiated!

Happy Christmas to  you and yours and best wishes for a successful New Year - Dave & Jill

Ferry across the Tauranga Harbour

This little boat ploughs its way across the Tauranga Harbour several times a day from Tauranga to Mt Maunganui. Though two major roads and a harbour bridge join the two cities, this little ferry is still popular, especially among holiday makers, as a fun way to cross the harbour.

Knick Nacks

A shop with a shelves full of knick nacks for sale. Buy your ornaments here!

Peace Lilly

A lovely peace Lilly flower, photo taken at the Hamilton Gardens Hothouse earlier this year.

A family enjoying a day at Hamilton Gardens.
It was a lovely day - too good to resist. A family enjoying having a day out at the Hamilton Gardens.