Hawkes Bay Trails - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Stretching from Bay View in the north to Cape Kidnappers in the South, with Napier, Hastings and Havelock North in between, this trail network follows a mix of dedicated cycle paths and quiet country roads. With almost endless route options from easy to ambitious, it’s a great way to reach many Hawke’s Bay attractions while soaking up the scenery.
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Drive from Wellington To Hawkes Bay
We drove from Wellington, NZ to Hawkes Bay via Highway 1 in March of 2014. This is a compilation of the views along the way.
Art Deco Masonic Hotel from Napier, New Zealand on using STAAH
Success story from New Zealand
Napier Train Ride Part 1 iSite to Rothmans
In this, the first part of 3 videos shot as we toured around the art deco town of Napier in the wonderful
Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand we learned about the city's reconstruction after the earthquake which occurred at 10:47am on the 3rd of February 1931. It was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake spanning 2 and a half minutes. It remains New Zealand's most devastating earthquake with 256 people losing their lives and thousands more injured. Our Tourer guide, Will explains much about the town's history, rebuilt after the earthquake, exports, local economy and the society and people of the Hawke's bay region. There is much to see on this video but there is much to hear in the wonderful commentary and sterio sound effects if you're vision impaired. Although I've made edits, this is the longest part of the 3 videos.
Ujazi Restaurant - Napier, New Zealand
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Ja 1271 Heading to Napier
Ja 1271 head towards Ashurst on the Steam Incorporated (failed) Gisborne excursion in October 2010
DA1431
Steam Inc's DA1431 on the Eastland Scenic Daylight train to Gisborne and back on the 13-14th of November 2011.
Deco Delights Express 2017
A few clips of Steam Incorporated's Deco Delights Express from Paekakariki to Napier and return. Here we capture it on the Northbound Journey at Otane to Napier, then Southbound from Napier to Waipukurau.
DA 1431 at Blacks Beach
DA1431 makes a runpast just at Blacks Beach on F05 Steam Inc 'Eastland Scenic Daylight Tour'
620 arriving through the Pandora Triangle Napier New Zealand 10 October 2016
620 arriving through the Pandora Triangle Napier New Zealand 10 October 2016
Da1431 - Taranaki Winter Express (HD)
Here we see Da1431 performing a photo stop for passengers traveling on Steam Incorporated Taranaki Winter Express to Stratford and return to Paekakariki
Tourist Train Heartland Express Ormondville Viaduct, Hawkes Bay Railway
From Napier to Palmerston North, 150 travellers took the Heartland Express on the way home after a visit to Gisborne - a highlight on this day of the tour was passing through the Manawatu Gorge. Steam engine Ja 1271 eases the train onto the curved, and historic Ormondville Viaduct about halfway through the journey. About 85 of the passengers were on a four-day tour by train and coach From Auckland to Gisborne and return via Taihape, Napier, Gisborne and Palmerston North
Just some steam shots in HD
J1211 from Mainline Steam hauling The Overlander from Feilding to Taihape, New Zealand - July 2010. One of the best days filming I ever had - I got a total of 17 shots - hardly anyone on the road chasing it.
The last one was taken at dusk but the platform security lights were on so it turned out OK - especially when you see the firebox glowing.
The bridge is the South Rangitikei River Bridge, one of three in this area of similar dimensions, but only this one can be viewed from a public road. Take a look, see what you think. More to come.
A Day in the Bay - Autumn Edition 2017
A few clips from Feilding Steam Rail's 'A Day in the Bay' to Napier on Sunday the 14th of May, 2017.
The Rangitikei Limited 07-04-12
Here's a short film of some of the footage I obtained while following Ja 1271 from Otaki to Taihape and back down to Longburn on The Rangitikei Limited, run by Steam Incorporated. Please like, comment, share and watch in high definition! And don't forget to enjoy the sights and sound :)
DA Locomotive Slideshow 1985
DA Locomotive Slideshow 1985
Golfing in the Eastern Bay of Plenty
Enjoy golf on some of the most scenic and relaxed courses in New Zealand.
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PAIHIA TO AUCKLAND | New Zealand Day 8
Day 8 on our New Zealand month-long adventure we traveled from Paihia (in the north) to Auckland, New Zealand! We managed to see the sights & explore Paihia to it's fullest & I even managed to get to the gym!
SONG: Rockin' Riff
ARTIST: Nicolai Heidlas
The Press Readers Rail Tour - Southbound to Palmy
A few clips from Steam Incorporated Charter, 'The Press' Readers Rail Tour, heading south to Palmerston North from Napier on Saturday 16th April. We capture it from Hastings to Ormondville.
DA1431 hauls press readers tour train at eastown :23,4,16
steam incorperateds DA1431 hauls the tour train threw eastown (wanganui,new zealand)
fron new plymouth to wellington.