Michael Breitung Photography

MICHAEL BREITUNG PHOTOGRAPHY

Auckland city skyline at dusk with the Sky Tower, illuminated skyscrapers, and light trails from cars on a highway.

Auckland city skyline at dusk with the Sky Tower, illuminated skyscrapers, and light trails from cars on a highway.

Auckland city skyline at sunset with the Sky Tower, modern skyscrapers, and waterfront in the foreground.

Auckland city skyline at sunset with the Sky Tower, modern skyscrapers, and waterfront in the foreground.

Rocky Piha beach at sunset on New Zealand's North Island with dramatic purple and pink clouds reflected in wet sand and tidal pools.

Rocky Piha beach at sunset on New Zealand's North Island with dramatic purple and pink clouds reflected in wet sand and tidal pools.

Rocky tidal pools with clear blue water in the foreground, dramatic green hills and misty beach in the background, under a cloudy sky.

Rocky tidal pools with clear blue water in the foreground, dramatic green hills and misty beach in the background, under a cloudy sky.

Rocky tidal pool at Daisy Bay with yellow seaweed in the foreground and green hills with trees under a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Rocky tidal pool at Daisy Bay with yellow seaweed in the foreground and green hills with trees under a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Whangarei waterfall cascading down a lush, green cliff into a moss-covered rocky stream surrounded by dense forest in New Zealand's North Island.

Whangarei waterfall cascading down a lush, green cliff into a moss-covered rocky stream surrounded by dense forest in New Zealand's North Island.

Bridal Veil waterfall cascading over a lush, green cliff into a pool surrounded by dense forest, with dramatic clouds and warm sunset light in the background.

Bridal Veil waterfall cascading over a lush, green cliff into a pool surrounded by dense forest, with dramatic clouds and warm sunset light in the background.

View from inside a natural rock archway at Cathedral Cove, looking out to turquoise water, a sandy beach, and iconic limestone sea stacks.

View from inside a natural rock archway at Cathedral Cove, looking out to turquoise water, a sandy beach, and iconic limestone sea stacks.

Large sea stack rock formation in shallow turquoise water near a sandy beach with tree-covered cliffs under a blue sky at Cathedral Cove.

Large sea stack rock formation in shallow turquoise water near a sandy beach with tree-covered cliffs under a blue sky at Cathedral Cove.

Sea stacks and rugged cliffs at sunset on a black sand beach, with soft waves in the foreground and a colorful sky in the background, North Island, New Zealand.

Sea stacks and rugged cliffs at sunset on a black sand beach, with soft waves in the foreground and a colorful sky in the background, North Island, New Zealand.

Waterfall cascading over mossy rocks surrounded by lush green forest and tall trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Waterfall cascading over mossy rocks surrounded by lush green forest and tall trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Lush green forest with large tree ferns and a clear blue stream running through dense vegetation in New Zealand's Redwoods.

Lush green forest with large tree ferns and a clear blue stream running through dense vegetation in New Zealand's Redwoods.

Suspension bridge through dense green rainforest with mist and lush vegetation on New Zealand’s North Island.

Suspension bridge through dense green rainforest with mist and lush vegetation on New Zealand’s North Island.

Rocky volcanic landscape with dramatic clouds, a turquoise lake, and snow-capped mountain in Tongariro National Park.

Rocky volcanic landscape with dramatic clouds, a turquoise lake, and snow-capped mountain in Tongariro National Park.

Tawhai waterfall cascading over rocks into a fast-flowing river surrounded by lush green forest in New Zealand’s North Island.

Tawhai waterfall cascading over rocks into a fast-flowing river surrounded by lush green forest in New Zealand’s North Island.

Tall waterfall cascading down rugged red cliffs surrounded by lush green and reddish bush in New Zealand’s North Island.

Tall waterfall cascading down rugged red cliffs surrounded by lush green and reddish bush in New Zealand’s North Island.

Dramatic coastal landscape with green hills, sandy beach, turquoise ocean, and cloudy sky at Castlerock.

Dramatic coastal landscape with green hills, sandy beach, turquoise ocean, and cloudy sky at Castlerock.

Auckland city skyline at dusk with the Sky Tower, illuminated skyscrapers, and light trails from cars on a highway. Auckland city skyline at sunset with the Sky Tower, modern skyscrapers, and waterfront in the foreground. Rocky Piha beach at sunset on New Zealand's North Island with dramatic purple and pink clouds reflected in wet sand and tidal pools. Rocky tidal pools with clear blue water in the foreground, dramatic green hills and misty beach in the background, under a cloudy sky. Rocky tidal pool at Daisy Bay with yellow seaweed in the foreground and green hills with trees under a partly cloudy sky in the background. Whangarei waterfall cascading down a lush, green cliff into a moss-covered rocky stream surrounded by dense forest in New Zealand's North Island. Bridal Veil waterfall cascading over a lush, green cliff into a pool surrounded by dense forest, with dramatic clouds and warm sunset light in the background. View from inside a natural rock archway at Cathedral Cove, looking out to turquoise water, a sandy beach, and iconic limestone sea stacks. Large sea stack rock formation in shallow turquoise water near a sandy beach with tree-covered cliffs under a blue sky at Cathedral Cove. Sea stacks and rugged cliffs at sunset on a black sand beach, with soft waves in the foreground and a colorful sky in the background, North Island, New Zealand. Waterfall cascading over mossy rocks surrounded by lush green forest and tall trees under a partly cloudy sky. Lush green forest with large tree ferns and a clear blue stream running through dense vegetation in New Zealand's Redwoods. Suspension bridge through dense green rainforest with mist and lush vegetation on New Zealand’s North Island. Rocky volcanic landscape with dramatic clouds, a turquoise lake, and snow-capped mountain in Tongariro National Park. Tawhai waterfall cascading over rocks into a fast-flowing river surrounded by lush green forest in New Zealand’s North Island. Tall waterfall cascading down rugged red cliffs surrounded by lush green and reddish bush in New Zealand’s North Island. Dramatic coastal landscape with green hills, sandy beach, turquoise ocean, and cloudy sky at Castlerock.

New Zealand - North Island

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I have already had the pleasure of traveling to New Zealand's North Island twice. The first time I visited, I only spent a little over a week here - at that time I also visited the South Island. I knew right away that I would return because this one week was far too short. And so the second time I stayed for four weeks. It never gets boring in New Zealand. There is so much to discover, photo opportunities as far as the eye can see and the westerly winds ensure varied weather.

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