Looking back at the city from the ferry.
Going past North Head on the way to the island.
View of Rangitoto up ahead, with its distinctive volcano cone.
On the island, on my way up to the summit from the wharf.
The volcanic soil makes for especially lush and unusual vegetation.
The Kowhai tree is considered the most beautiful native to New Zealand.
The plants haven't completely covered all the volcanic rock yet.
A grove of kidney ferns.
Unusual star-shaped flowers on what looks like a type of grass.
About halfway up the summit, looking back at the city.