Matakana Detour

Ever go along the main road and see a by road and wonder what it leads to?

I am curious and this is one of those times.

Here is a country road of Matakana, north east of Warkworth in the Rodney District of Auckland. Its about 2 and a half hours from where we live in central Auckland.

#1 The Hills Above

That go down to farmland.

Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:00 am

What a beautiful scene.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:05 am
  
  Thanks Carol, for your kind comments
Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:13 pm

Your countryside is stunning.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:18 am
  
  Thanks so much Kim glad you like it.
  
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ellie925 says:

April 3, 2018 at 9:23 pm

Stunning scenery! 🙂

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:14 am
  
  Thanks so much Ellie for your kind comments
  
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#2 Sheep may safely graze

We are just off the road taking photos. They are close by.

Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:01 am

How cute are they! Great shot.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:05 am
  
  Glad you like the Sheep Carol.
Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:14 pm

Awe, love this. The one is looking right at you.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:19 am
  
  Thanks, the sheep are great.
  
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ellie925 says:

April 3, 2018 at 9:23 pm

They are really cute! 🙂

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:13 am
  
  Glad you like the sheep Ellie.
  
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#3 Another hill.

You can see a track of the farm.

Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:01 am

So beautiful, love the green grass.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:06 am
  
  Thanks so much Carol, when it rains our country is green
Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:14 pm

This photo is perfect. Love the clouds, the giant trees in the pasture and fence. Not to mention the colors. Well done!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:20 am
  
  Thanks Kim, its a great place to be.
  
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ellie925 says:

April 3, 2018 at 9:23 pm

Very beautiful trees!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:13 am
  
  Thanks so much Ellie.
  
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#4 Another hill joined

Obviously it was a forrest with pine trees recently felled for timber.

Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:01 am

A beautiful scene again.

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Pamela Moresby says:

April 3, 2018 at 11:50 am

Thanks so much for your comments Carol
Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:15 pm

I am so sorry, I know you don’t like to see this. It made a gorgeous photograph though.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:20 am
  
  I don’t mind it at all, we grow timber as a nation. Thanks Kim for your kind comments
  
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#5 Hill country and Ute

A ute is a farm vehicle.

Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:02 am

I learned a new word today!

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Pamela Moresby says:

April 3, 2018 at 11:50 am

Yes, a ute is a farm vehicle or used for fishing or some other work.

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Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:17 pm

We’re so unimaginative here in the states. We just call them farm trucks, or flat beds.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:21 am
  
  Thanks Kim, New Zealanders are generally innovative people
  
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#6 Examination of a nearby drain.

I liked the reflections.

Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:02 am

Yes the reflections are cool.

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Pamela Moresby says:

April 3, 2018 at 11:48 am

Thanks Carol glad you like it
Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:18 pm

Pretty blue skies in it, with the big trees and a palm?

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:22 am
  
  Thats true Kim, you are right
  
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#7 The road that goes up hill

Its a steep winding road and today didn't want to drive further up.

More to come on other parts of Matakana Countryside.

Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:02 am

I do not like the sharp curves.

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Pamela Moresby says:

April 3, 2018 at 11:48 am

We have sharper ones than that on our roads but we get used to driving through them.
Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:19 pm

Looks inviting though! I love country and mountain roads.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:23 am
  
  Glad you like it Kim, I don’t mind driving through these roads. Im used to it.
  
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ellie925 says:

April 3, 2018 at 9:24 pm

Breathtaking sights!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:12 am
  
  Really Pleased you like the countryside of Matakana Thanks Ellie
  
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Kim_Johnson says:

April 3, 2018 at 1:21 pm

I am always guilty of seeing that road leading to nowhere and wanting to explore. I have found some really awesome places doing that. Loved all the photos, theyre really lovely. It’s so pretty there. Autumn there now, and everything is still so green!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 4, 2018 at 9:24 am
  
  Glad there is another curious person out there Kim. I do like to explore the countryside.
  
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MommyofEli2013 says:

April 3, 2018 at 6:25 am

Great photos, they are all amazing!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 3, 2018 at 11:43 am
  
  Thanks so much Mommy.
Carol DM says:

April 3, 2018 at 12:03 am

A great journey you took us on, thanks!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 3, 2018 at 11:44 am
  
  Thanks so much Carol for your comments
Georgi Tsachev says:

April 2, 2018 at 7:09 pm

I’m glad you shared this post

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 3, 2018 at 11:45 am
  
  Thanks very much Georgi.
CoffeeQueen says:

April 2, 2018 at 5:30 pm

These are lovely photo’s. I love the one with the sheep in them. =)

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  April 3, 2018 at 11:45 am
  
  Thanks very much Coffee Queen.
  
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Matakana Detour

#1 The Hills Above

#2 Sheep may safely graze

#3 Another hill.

#4 Another hill joined

#5 Hill country and Ute

#6 Examination of a nearby drain.

#7 The road that goes up hill

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