NZPhotographer Issue 1, Nov 2017

PHOTO
DESTINATION:
The Drive of a Lifetime on The Forgotten World Highway
By Emily Goodwin
Get off the beaten path for the drive of
a lifetime as you discover untouched
wilderness and journey back in time
to explore pioneering monuments deep in
North Island.
New Zealand's oldest heritage trail, The Forgotten
World Highway is 148km long and links
Stratford in Taranaki with Taumarunui in King
Country.
Twisting and turning over four mountain saddles
you're going to be in photography
heaven with stunning vistas around each
and every corner. That's not all, this highly
memorable road also passes through the
breathtaking Tangarakau Gorge and the famous
220 metre long Moki tunnel (aka Hobbit
Hole) making this one of the most scenic
drives not just in New Zealand, but in the
world; Forget U.S.A Route 66, add New Zealand's
State Highway 43 to your bucket list!
Your journey starts with picturesque pastoral
landscapes and lush green hills as you follow
the Whanganui River and go past the
Maraekowhai reserve on this twisty turny roller-coaster
of a road with ever-changing
landscapes. Your photography skills will be
tested to the limit as you try to do justice to
the stunning landscapes that you're seeing.
From Strathmore saddle, you'll be able to
capture shots of Mount Tongariro, Mount Ruapehu,
Mount Ngaurahoe and Mount Taranaki.
The rapids at Tangarakau River and
the pioneering tunnel of Makahu along
with the wild goats, sheep and ponga trees
are other photos you're sure to take on the
journey.
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November 2017
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