Kawhia is about a three hour drive from Auckland and is home to approximately 650 permanent residents. It is one of the oldest parts of New Zealand where many fossils have been discovered in the harbour area. Quiet and serene sandy beaches extend for miles along the harbour shoreline and it is the perfect location to get away from just about everybody and everything.Outdoor activities in Kawhia Harbour in Waikato, New Zealand are endless. Kayaking, natural hotpools, sailing, fishing and horse riding are just a few activities that you can partake in while staying in this tranquil area.Kawhia Harbour in New Zealand is a river valley that is extremely shallow and tidal and it is blocked by a bar so that it will never become a place for busy ports. The harbour has many ancient legends held by the Maori people and it is a very spiritual area for tourists that are looking for any cultural heritage. ... continue below the picture...
... An ideal location for a peaceful holiday that is enjoyed by all members of the family. The scenery surrounding Kawhia Harbour is some of the finest that New Zealand has to offer.Kawhia Harbour in the town of Kawhia, New Zealand, North Island, Waikato, West Coast
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/5.0, exposure time of 1/100 sec. on ISO 50, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 65mm.