The Pohutukawa Tree

One of the lovely things about coming to New Zealand in December is that the Pohutukawa Tree, also called the Christmas tree is in bloom. There is a whole avenue of them leading down to the bay in Milford. This was the best specimen and the sun was enhancing the colours in spectacular fashion. 

The day itself had begun quite grey, but by midday the sun was beautiful and sparkled  on the water. There is a lovely view of Rangitoto from the beach .