Archive | hauraki gulf

These photographs were taken at Okahu Bay, Auckland. Each time I sail in and out of Auckland Harbour, I pass Orakei Wharf, and the breakwater of old wooden piles which stretch across the bay.

The sandy beach of Okahu Bay is approximately 6km from Auckland CBD, – a great place to picnic, swim, hire a kayak and explore the waterfront or join a group expedition across to Rangitoto Island. There is also a marina and swing moorings.

The photographs above and current slide show have now been added to the Hauraki Gulf Structures Gallery. Rather grey, but typical of the weather this summer  : : peter

Still pulling out of holiday mode, and waiting for summer to arrive.

These photographs were taken a couple of weeks ago during a trip across to Coromandel Peninsula. After a perfect sail to Motukahaua Island, part of the Happy Jacks, I spent the night in the idyllic Elephant Cove. The first photo above was taken on the evening of arrival, a collection of photographs from within the cove will be added at a later date. The next morning I motored across to the northern coast of Coromandel Peninsula, photographing as I hugged the coastline to just short of the northern tip. That afternoon I sailed south through the many islands dotting the Coromandel coastline with the hope of staying in a remote spot. Concerned about an increasing wind, I thought it best to make a run for the shelter of Coromandel Harbour. The third night was spent at Te Kouma Harbour, and then a long sail back home.

I have spent much of the last week editing and processing photographs from this trip, and while the conditions were not ideal, there are about 30 images I am pleased with. Over the coming months some of these other photos will appear, along with starting a new project, ‘Central Auckland’  : : peter