A stunning ride into Auckland

I was in Kaitaia for the weekend and had the most stunning flight into Auckland last evening...

My ride to Kaitaia on Saturday 14 December 2024, Barrier Air's Cessna 208 Grand Caravan ZK-SDE

Departing south from Kaitaia on 15 December 2024 was Cessna 182 ZK-AFT

My ride back to Auckland, Barrier Air's Cessna 208 Grand Caravan ZK-SDB

Orewa

Urban sprawl, Orewa, Silverdale and Red Beach

and a wider angle looking out at the Whangaparoa Peninsula

The Whangaparoa Peninsula

Another Barrier Air destination, North Shore Airport

Flying down the North Shore

Takapuna and Rangitoto

Chelsea sugar refinery and wharf

The bridge - what would happen if this was wiped out!

My walking route

Flying past my place

Maungawhau - Mount Eden

Maungakiekie - One Tree Hill

Port of Onehunga

A little bit of Samoa

Once a quarry

Turning finals to Runway 23 at Auckland