MSFS NZ, Awaroa to Wellington

[bernd1151]

Awaroa is located in the depths of the Abel Tasman National Park on the South Island and the Awaroa Lodge is well worth a stay-over for a couple of days, so you can explore the beautiful area. Awaroa beach, also known as “Peoples Beach”, made headlines in 2016, when its former owner planned to sell this property. Not wanting to see this popular holiday destination fall into private ownership, two Christchurch men launched a crowdfunding campaign that saw the beach purchased for NZ$2.8 million and handed over to the Department of Conservation for current and future generations to enjoy.

Our plane, as unique as Awaroa, is the 1917 French Dorand AR1.

This map should give you a rough idea, from where I take off. On my way to Wellington, I pass by Duncan Bay and Marlborough Sounds. What a beautiful area to pass over low and slow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passing over Marlborough Sounds, west of the Endeavour Inlet

 

 

 

Passing the last body of land of the South Island and on to the Cook Strait, which is considered one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters in the world. So I will cross it at its narrowest point, where it is 22 km (14 mi) wide

 

North Island is dead ahead

 

 

 

Before I land at Wellington Intern. I want to explore a bit the city’s scenery

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing

 

Edited September 23, 2023 by bernd1151

[John F]

A totally different flight experience and an imaginative use of all that this sim can offer.

[Alaska738]

Excellent shots and sceneries Bernd! 😉 

[pmplayer]

Nice shots buddy, what a plane for this ride..

cheers 😉 

[bernd1151]

Many thanks, John, Will and PMP for your kind comments !!

[P_7878]

Beautiful pictures, bernd.

Your portrayal of these New Zealand National Parks (or the wilderness regions of Africa...🙂 ...for that matter...) are always a treat. Thanks for sharing.

[bernd1151]

I'm happy you like them, P_7878!