Oosterdam Cruise Vacation 2015

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. This is one of several shots which shows Volcanic Air Safaris Aérospatiale AS 350 Ecureuil ZK-IAB visiting the crater. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030563C

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030561

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030560C

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030558

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030557

The NYK operated 'Asuka II' at Princes Wharf, Auckland with the bunker vessel 'Awanuia' alongside. Asuka II had arrived from Sydney and left the next day for Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 200_2_P1030048

Metrolink Designline bodied Scania K270UB 2115/EJC609 at Britomart Transport Centre, Auckland. 200_2_P1030055C

Waka Pacific Designline bodied MAN 11.190 750/ZE2402 in Galway Street, Auckland. 200_2_P1030056C

Howick & Eastern Designline bodied MAN 17.223 201/DLK382 at Galway and Commerce Streets, Auckland. 200_2_P1030058C

The first picture in a series from a wonderful excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway in Otago captures a little of the charm of Wingatui station in spite of being challenged by the reflections on the carriage window. 200_2_P1030910

The Taieri Gorge Railway passes through magnificent South Island scenery. Parts of it are accessible only via the railway. This is the Wingatui Viaduct which is, in fact, very close to Taioma. 200_2_P1030913

The Taieri Gorge Railway passes through magnificent South Island scenery. Parts of it are accessible only via the railway. This is the Wingatui Viaduct which is, in fact, very close to Taioma. 200_2_P1030915

Dunedin Railways DJ Class Mitsubishi Bo-Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives 3107 (nearer camera) and 3228 standing at Hindon on a Port Chalmers - Pukerangi excursion. 200_2_P1030923

A view from Hindon station. Hindon was the outbound stop on our excursion from Port Chalmers and a location for shopping and photography. 200_2_P1030932

A view from Hindon station. Hindon was the outbound stop on our excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway from Port Chalmers and a location for shopping and photography. 200_2_P1030933

A view from Hindon station. Hindon was the outbound stop on our excursion on the Taieri Gorge Railway from Port Chalmers and a location for shopping and photography. 200_2_P1030934

A Dunedin Railways excursion train from Port Chalmers to Pukerangi seen north of Hindon. The train is headed by DJ Class Mitsubishi Bo-Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives 3107 (nearer consist) and 3228. Geotagging approximate 200_2_P1030935

The Taieri Gorge Railway passes through magnificent South Island scenery. Parts of it are accessible only via the railway. This, near Flat Stream, is one of several viaducts on the line. Geotagging approximate 200_2_P1030936