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Leo the ridgeback showing off in the surf to two cat-dogs. By Mark Cairns.
Looking towards the Mount in a strong Southerly breeze blowing sand along the beach. By Mark Cairns.
Seriously talented kite-surfer. By Mark Cairns.
The hopeful cast. By Bev Walker.
Little blues. By Noel J Peterson.
Time for a swim. By Noel J Peterson.
Pohutukawa. By Noel J Peterson.
8 o’clock in the evening, Tobey Vaaulu looks into the sunset towards Matakana Island after a picnic dinner and splashing about in the water. By David Vaaulu.
Waihi Beach panoramic, taken from a beach access in Island View. By Cathy Franzoi.
A sunset evening in the shadow of a super yacht. By Jason Scott.
Tauranga’s port by night. By Jason Scott.
After missing an early morning sunrise due to cloud cover, the clouds parted briefly to allow rays to the ocean over Shark Alley, silhouetting the fin-shaped rock. By Paul Cuming.
Sisters on holiday at Papamoa Beach having fun on the drift wood. By Ken Mead.
Brother and sister ships at Mount Maunganui. By John Eden.
Mount base track facing towards inner harbour and Matakana Island. By John Eden.
Mount base track fishing spot. By John Eden.
Mount base track facing towards Maori warrior and container port. By John Eden.
Ohiwa Harbour at Sunset. By Barb Lowther.
By Barb Lowther.
Sea, sun and smiles! By Moana Collier.
Pukehina Beach. By Moana Collier.
THE FAST AND THE FEARLESS! By Moana Collier.
My husband Wayne - The Pom, and his mate Lighty - The Finisher, after a successful morning fishing. By Moana Collier.
Papamoa Survivor -season 1. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Shayla Turnwald’s favourite playground, The Mount. By Rickki Turnwald.
A rising moon overlooking two Pohutukawa Trees along the coastline. By Lauren Serpico.
Sunset over looking Tauranga Harbour. By Jamie Bell.
Zoe Beck (left) and Zara Gleeson (right) enjoy a gorgeous summer afternoon at Pilot Bay. By Donna Beck.
Zara Gleeson at Pilot Bay on a perfect summer’s day. By Donna Beck.
Zara Gleeson enjoys a PERFECT summer afternoon relaxing at Pilot Bay. By Donna Beck.
Amber and Zara Gleeson having loads of fun being towed on the boogie board at BEAUTIFUL Pilot Bay in Mt Maunganui. By Donna Beck.
Zoe Beck enjoys a gorgeous summer afternoon at Pilot Bay. By Donna Beck.
Zoe Beck enjoys a gorgeous summer afternoon at Pilot Bay. By Donna Beck.
Zoe Beck cools off in the water at Pilot Bay. By Donna Beck.
Zoe Beck plays in the sand on a summer afternoon. By Donna Beck.
Zara Gleeson giggles are being buried in the sand by her friend and sister. By Donna Beck.
Zara Gleeson enjoys a gorgeous summer afternoon at Pilot Bay. By Donna Beck.
Scouring the coast for some surfable waves with my German host son Lenny. By Paul Cuming.
Waves through the Pohutukawa at Newdick’s Beach. Photo by Paul Cuming.
Fishing off the beach at Pikowai. Photo by Claire Roderick.
Pikowai Beach evening fun (picture: Gareth Roderick). Photo by Claire Roderick.
Leigh Roderick and Tai Bridgeman - Surfcasting success at Pikowai Beach. Photo by Claire Roderick.
Leigh Roderick and Tai Bridgeman and a kahawai at Pikowai Beach. Photo by Claire Roderick.
Long shadows at Pikowai Beach. Photo by Claire Roderick.
Tai Bridgeman and Gareth Roderick surfcasting at Pikowai Beach. Photo by Claire Roderick.
The gorgeous beach at Mount Maunganui. Photo taken by Simone Jenkins.
Stairway to Waihi Beach. Photo by Melanie Joseph.
Grapejuice Toast to 28 years of playing at beautiful Newdicks Beach. Photo taken by Lyn Govenlock.
On the beach between Papamoa and the Mount the day before the Rena ran aground. I called it ’Beach Bum’ because my dog loves his time on the beach. We were the only people there at the time. By Jean Harrison.
Contemplating the dog days of summer. Photo by Anne Walker.
Just before sunset at Waihi Beach on the 21st January 2012. Photo by Brad Helbron.
’Rena Rubbish’ Photo taken at North End of Waihi Beach on 11/01/2012. Photo by Barry Jesney.
Taken at the Port of Tauranga. Barb Lowther.
Looking up the coast from the track above Orokawa Bay. Taken by Barb Lowther.
Looking over Ohiwa harbour from Ohiwa Reserve. Taken by Barb Lowther.
Looking towards the Mount. Taken by Barb Lowther.
Entrance to Ohiwa Hrb from Onekawa Hill. Taken by Barb Lowther.
Taken 09/12/11, By Denis Player.
Taken from just past the beach entrance by tay street, showing a dramatic sky and misty seawater air. Photo by Stan Olliff.
Waves rolling into the rocks at the mount. Photo by Colin Riley.
Connie playing "Catch the Pinecone" with a very friendly dog at Omokoroa Beach. Photo by Sarah Gilchrist.
Dawn Princess leaving Tauranga Moana. Photo by Donna Leef.
Sunset from Papamoa looking towards the Mount. Photo by Darryn Bennett.
Near Waihi beach. Photo by Shelley prescott.
Pohutukawas in Flower. Photo by Barb Lowther.
Perfect Solitude at Orokawa Bay. Photo by Barb Lowther.
Pohutukawas in Flower. Photo by Barb Lowther.
Saskia Gesthuizen (7) looks out on beach with brooding sky and moody sand. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Blue bottles appear new years day on the beach after a storm at Papamoa East taking on a life of their own. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Blue bottles appear new years day on the beach after a storm at Papamoa East taking on a life of their own. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Blue bottles appear new years day on the beach after a storm at Papamoa East taking on a life of their own. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Blue bottles appear new years day on the beach after a storm at Papamoa East taking on a life of their own. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Blue bottles appear new years day on the beach after a storm at Papamoa East taking on a life of their own. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Blue bottles appear new years day on the beach after a storm at Papamoa East taking on a life of their own. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Blue bottles appear new years day on the beach after a storm at Papamoa East taking on a life of their own. Photo by Natalie Gesthuizen.
Mozzies from Melbourne enjoy days at the beach at the Mount and Papamoa- our Sand Waka. Photo by Wiki Bidois.
Jasmine loves playing with the shells and climbing on the rocks at Mauao! Photo by Sarah.
Ramaani Chase, Tauhara Chase and Te Ariki Tahau at Omanu Beach. Photo by Georgina Chase.
I LOVE this photo.... it captures all that I LOVE about the beach- quality (and free) family time, a time to walk and chat, play and laugh. By Donna Beck.
I captured this STUNNING shot by chance during an evening walk along the beach. I just LOVE the reflection! By Donna Beck.
You can even enjoy an evening beach walk in the rain! Photo by Donna Beck.
The heart says it all Zoe- We LOVE our beaches!
Even "weeds" can look beautiful! Photo by Donna Beck.
Evening strolls along the beach are what summer evenings are all about. Photo by Donna Beck.
Nature and all it’s beauty and simplicity. Photo by Donna Beck.
Zoe finds a creative and fun way to jump over the small stream that runs into the ocean at Waihi Beach. Photo by Donna Beck.
Zoe, enjoying the peacefulness of the beach and looking for hidden treasures. Photo by Donna Beck.
I’m sure everyone has fond memories of collecting "rabbits tails" at the beach and taking them home. Photo by Donna Beck.
Mount Maunganui beach. Photo by Daniel Hines.
A cloudy day looking at the Mount from Omanu beach. Photo by Amber Luker.
Bad weather setting in over the Mount, thumbs up or thumbs down? The clouds ask the question. Photo by Andy Morris.
Cruise ship Celebrity Century towers over Salisbury Wharf on a sun soaked day. Photo by Moana Watene.
Mount Maunganui from Matua. Photo by Denis Player.
Mariana and Jessie at Pilot Bay. Photo by Kathy Clark.
Leave only footprints. Photo by Barb Lowther.
Gulls at Salisbury Wharf. Photo by Barb Lowther.
Hannah and Chelsea half way up the Mt. Photo by Barb Lowther.
Hannah and Chelsea at the very top of the Mount. Photo by Barb Lowther.
Panorama taken from Leisure Island. Photo by Karllie Clifton.
Leisure Island looking back on Mount Maunganui/Tauranga. Photo by Karllie Clifton.
Papamoa Beach just when the sun was setting trying to poke through the clouds. Photo by Courtney Hamilton.
The best day of summer so far, no rain and no clouds! Photo by Tyler McGrath.
Marc Jacobs landboards at Tay Street, Mount Maunganui. Photo by Mereana Beconcini, Tauranga.
Nathan Pettigrew from Tauranga heads out for a kayak at Mount Maunganui beach. Photo by Karina Craine, Tauranga.
Nolan Cockburn, 10 finishing his surf at Papamoa beach. Photo by Wayne Cockburn, Papamoa.
Photo by Baza.
This photo reflects those summer days where a spot on the beach is all that is needed to remind us all why we live in Mount Maunganui. Photo by Whare Heke.
This photo of The Mount main beach was taken on 20 December from The Mount base track, and shows many enjoying the surf as well as the beach. Photo by Alison Jones.
Life after Rena. Photo by Roger Mabbett.
A yacht passing over the sun setting over the Kaimai ranges taken from pilot bay wharf. Photo by Glen Perry.
What a beautiful sunny day as the waves roll in and out! Happiness! Photo by Lichelle Lomas.
What a wonderful day smelling the fresh air and being one with Mother Nature. Photo by Michael Henry.
David Edwards doing some aerobatics above Mount Maunganui Beach. Photo by Jason Pinkerton.
Hiram Wallace and Heather Stuart-Wallace toasting the New Year at home.
Taneika Wallace eating freshly smoked fish at home with Whanau. Photo by Heather Stuart-Wallace.
Azzayah Tipene and his puppy Angel playing in the garden. Photo by Heather Stuart-Wallace.
