Daytrip to Waiheke

I hadn’t seen my brother for over a year so needless to say when he and his family arrived in Auckland a few days ago we were very excited to see them! Little Felix was two when we last saw him … The boys were very happy to be reunited with their little cousin and …

Auckland

Even though I have never been here before, arriving in Auckland felt a bit like coming home. The very warm welcome our dear old friends Mark and Michelle gave us probably had something to do with that… We reversed Rehua into a very tight berth at Westhaven marina on Friday morning and a bit later …

A visit to Waitangi

Last week we rented a car and drove to Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This is the place where Maori chiefs first signed their accord with the British Crown in 1840. We visited the historic Treaty House, with magnificent carvings, set in beautiful surroundings with panoramic views of the Bay of Islands. Also within the grounds is …

Opua and the Bay of Islands

We arrived in Opua nearly two weeks ago! The Bay of Islands is a great cruising ground with many islands, bays, anchorages and plenty of activity ashore. This is one of the favourite holiday destinations for New Zealanders and feels a bit like Britain in the summer (yes it is still quite chilly compared to …