The Coromandel Peninsula

An along-the-way view from our hike to the top of 'the Pinnacles' - advertised as one of the 101 Things Every Kiwi Must Do

Monolith just offshore at Cathedral Cove

The hike to 'the Pinnacles' was well-traveled, and well-maintained

Kelsey on one of 'the Pinnacles' hike swingbridges

Stacks on stacks on stacks on the precipice

Cathedral Cove enjoying first light after a morning run

One of several sets of steps needed to reach the top of 'the Pinnacles'

After 2-3 hours of 'tramping' - 'The Pinnacles!'

A look at sunrise from Cathedral Cove carpark

Here, one of several swingbridges needed to reach the top of 'the Pinnacles'

Colin getting a long-distance view of the Coromandel from atop 'the Pinnacles'

The beach at Cathedral Cove

A distant view of the northern tip of Coromandel Peninsula

Sunrise at the Cathedral Cove carpark is fine, but so is the day-time view - blue water for days