Whangaruru to Tutukaka

Hi everyone,

Last Saturday we motored, and for a while sailed, from Whangaruru to Tutukaka.  Our two nights in Whangaruru were spent aboard.  Nice quiet spot.

Tutukaka dawn

The 23nm passage to Tutukaka was in 5-8 knot E winds.  We had a little more apparent wind when heading S and sailed for an hour.

Rimariki Island S of Whangaruru

South Gable Island outside Tutukaka

Red Rock at Tutukaka Harbour entrance

Here is our track...

Track

Arrival

Tutukaka Harbour is well protected by a narrow entrance.  Easterly swell can penetrate the harbour but it's a good anchorage.  Once inside it opens up into a reasonable sized harbour.  There are quite a few moored boats but sufficient room for anchoring.  On the NW side of the harbour a marina is accessed via a buoyed channel.

At anchor in Tutukaka

View of entrance from anchorage

On Sunday we dinked in to the marina and explored the small town.  The small General Store is pretty good and there are an array of cafes to choose from.  Tis a nice little place.

Dinghy Dock

Statue in the park

Boat launching ramp (alternate dinghy dock)

General Store

We had a couple of beers and some chips at the Game Fishing Club then headed back to Zen Again.  We'll be continuing S soon.

Trust all's well where you are.