The islands off the coast of Mount Maunganui aren't as well known as some of the area's mainland attractions, but many of them are worth a holiday visit.
Image 1 of 6: Beautiful Mayor Island, with its craggy caves, thick pohutukawa forests and emerald water, is a great place for a day trip. Photo / Supplied
From 6,000 there could be only 3 winners. But there were plenty of really good pictures that came close
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries...
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Holiday Photography Competition entries
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
NZ Herald Summer Photo Competition online gallery of entries...
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Sculpture in the Gardens at the Auckland Botanical Gardens. Photos / Michael Craig
Winners of the New Zealand Geographic Awards selected from over 6000 entries.
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