Here are the first set of pics.
Note: I don't have any pics for going over to Melbourne because my parents aquired the digi cam on the first day in Melbourne
These pics were taken at Meirembula (spelling?) which is a town smaller than Whangarei but had a much busier and slightly bigger airport. I was quite surprised that they had an airport there but sure enough REX flies there everyday (well actually several times a day)

You can see the heat coming off the runway

One of the many touristy scenic flight aircraft

Another two scenic flight aircraft, these ones fly out to a small island just off the coast.

I managed to persuade my parents to let me stay just long enough to see this one land

Enjoy,
There'll be a few more all from Sydney.
Cheers,
Kelburn.