We headed north out of the Smoke for the long weekend, destination: Tutukaka. The first surprise of the day was spotting a heron's nest in a pohutakawa tree with two chicks.
Tutukaka harbour boasts a pretty marina, with more than a few "gin palaces"
From here we set off to Poor Knights Islands, a marine reserve 22km offshore.
The stunning volcanic landscape was the perfect backdrop for what Jacques-Yves Cousteau described as the best sub-tropical diving in the world
We took the plunge... the snorkelling was fantastic. Huge snapper, kingfish, rays, stripey mado etc.
We took the plunge... the snorkelling was fantastic. Huge snapper, kingfish, rays, stripey mado etc.
Our boat took us inside the worlds largest sea cave
, Rikoriko, where the light in the entrance gives a stunning blue grotto effect.
We returned full up with subaqua experiences, with the shearwaters following us for company.
The following day we journeyed further north, stopping at Whananaki South, a pristine sandy bay where the oyster catchers outnumbered the people.
, Rikoriko, where the light in the entrance gives a stunning blue grotto effect.
We returned full up with subaqua experiences, with the shearwaters following us for company.
The following day we journeyed further north, stopping at Whananaki South, a pristine sandy bay where the oyster catchers outnumbered the people.
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