A few days in Whangaruru

 

A short, sharp blow came through but Whangaruru is very protected and the anchorage very safe.

A lovely few days anchored along side S/V’s Felix le Cat and Chaos with shared adventures. An epic RIB ride to the fish and chip shop. A trip to the store to stock up on toffee pops and plenty of stretched legs in the New Zealand bush.

Whangamumu and Whangaruru

 

We shared an anchorage with 4 other OCC boats when a low soaked Northland with rain. S/V’s Felix le Cat, Chaos, Shimshal, Tempus and M/V Dragonfly.

Whanga means harbour and 50 whales a year were despatchec and rendered a Whangamumu throughout much of the 20th century. The rusting relics remain.

Motuarohia Island (Roberton Island), Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Motuarohia Island (Roberton Island), Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Good shelter and holding. A spacious anchorage. As there were other boats closer in, we anchored in 12m. A wide bay open to the south.

Private both east and west ends, but middle is Department of Conservation owned. No animals allowed. The lagoon on the north side of isthmus has an underwater guided trail. The lagoon almost dries out at low tide.

A track and boardwalk climbs to the historic pa site starts at the western end and goes up through the bush. The walk takes 15 minutes and reaches a great view point.

Walk to Cape Brett

An energetic excursion from boat to Cape Brett and back in the strong spring sunshine.

Maunganui Bay, Cape Brett