One pilgrimage that I’ve done for many years is to drive through Scenic Drive, Titirangi in West Auckland. You drive through the Waitakere Ranges, prime New Zealand bush. You are way above sea level and at times your ears pop because the height has changed as you drive.
You need to take care and pay attention to these roads as often after the rain there are slips in the road and a cliff on the side of the road. It pays to plant trees on hills as it prevents soil erosion and then the land becomes bare with rain fall.
I took these photos from the passenger side of the car.
#1 Drive way
#2 On the road
#3 Variety of tree life on the Scenic Drive
#4 Variety of New Zealand Bush
#5 More Bush and Greenery
#6 The Road goes on
As soon as you are minding your own business, you look in the rear mirror and there are ten other cars waiting to pass you. It doesn't matter how fast you go. They will always tail gate you. It's a pet peeve with many people. I wish people would go at the speed limit, but all of them think they are at the Grand Prix.
Your photos should make your readers feel relaxed.
Thanks LaJenna, Im glad you like the view. When you are driving, the bends are winding and you really need your concentration on the driving. I still take in the beauty around me when driving and there is something cleansing about doing this drive.
This is really nice. I’d love to go to New Zealand one day!
Thanks I highly recommend it, New Zealand is a great place to live in
Gorgeous views! New Zealand looks like Heaven!
Thanks Ellie, it’s a favourite with many people who live in Auckland and one of the first places to show off to overseas visitors.
Beautiful post! In some ways (especially in this post) New Zealand has something in common with my country; drive on the left-hand side of the road and its scenery.
Thanks for your kind comments. Nice to know you drive on the left hand side of the road in your country.
You are very welcome, Pamela
beautiful greenery and very nice views .
thanks Sid glad you like it.
I would still love to visit your beautiful country but would have to win the lottery!
Maybe one day.
I feel the same as most people would love to visit other places and also need to win the lottery! thanks for your comments
Very tropical looking drive. What great views you picked out to portray. love this post. It’s like taking a drive with you. We have very similar landscapes, and drivers in the mountains. I sometimes just pull over and let them pass!
Thanks Kim, yes, I often pull over and let those tail gaiters go pass. I took the photos out of the window of the car while my husband drove.
I love the driveway seeming to rise from the ground to the sky. Does it snow often? I would think such a driveway wouldn’t work if there was snow ever.
Hardly ever snows if ever, we had snow a very light dusting about 5 years ago but it melted away within minutes. The time it snows is about once in 50 years in the Waitakeres. Thanks so much for your comments
Awesome pictures again Pamela
Thanks so much Gina, glad you like the pictures!
beautiful greenery pics.
thanks for your kind comments jotomy
I love seeing all the bush and trees you have in NZ.
Thanks so much Tzwrites, glad you like it.