Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Tutukaka to Kawau

Tutukaka to Kawau was the longest stretch of this Odyssey. 40 Nautical Miles
7 1/2 hours.

Everything went well except the wind which came in for about 2 hours and was not much use
There has been very settled weather throughout this voyage. 
The only fish I have seen has been a shark close to the yacht, but it didn't  hang around long enough for me to get a good look. Further north there were more blue penguins   

The photos are in the wrong chronological order. Read bottom to top

A walk onshore at Vivian Bay Kawau took me up a steep concrete road to many undeveloped sections. The birdlife was sensational with many Native Pigeon, Fantail and Tuis who flew very close by.  

Birdsong in the Evening at Kawau is Sensational



Oyster Catchers on the wharf
                                                                      Pohutukawa
                              
Tui. None stayed long enough to be clearly photographed
Fairchild Reef to Great Barrier Island
Safely Anchored


Sunset over the Mainland
Vivian Bay
Vivian Bay
Smugglers Cove Whangarei Heads
Smugglers Cove
Sunrise Smugglers Cove



Logs for Export Port Whangarei
Christmas Lights

                                                      Negotiating Whangarei Harbour

Scotsman's Anchorage Whangarei