tiabunna's photos with the keyword: Bay of Islands

The view over the forecourt of the motel in Paihia, as seen through the reception area window (with some reflections). Have a Happy Fence Friday and a great weekend, everyone.

Cape Reinga, at the far northern tip of New Zealand, is where the Pacific Ocean to the east meets the Tasman Sea to the west. They have different water circulations and, apparently as a consequence, the different colours and the conflicting wave structure seen here. Best viewed full screen.

Our cruise around the Bay of Islands finally stopped at Urupukapuka Island, where there is a cafe at Otehei Bay. It was becoming a little cool and not 'outside' weather at this stage, so you have your choice of outdoor benches. Best viewed large to choose. Wishing everyone a Happy Bench Monday and a good week to follow.

This lighthouse is automated, as is now standard. It is not open to the public, though the former lightkeeper's house is being restored, I gather for holiday rentals. I also found the former landing and resupply jetty interesting (see PiP).

I'm reasonably confident that this is Motuarohia Island (Maori) aka Roberton Island, considered to be one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand's Bay of Islands. Unfortunately our tour didn't allow time for us to land there.

On a good day the tourist boats go through the "hole" (see also PiP). The weather wasn't good enough when we visited, though we went close. More details of this here. Happy Wednesday Wall, everyone.

Off on the catamaran (previous image) to visit the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. A cold front moving through with some showers added interest to the skies.

Tourist catamaran at its jetty in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Have a Happy Fence Friday and a great weekend, everyone.