New Zealand – The Cavallis Islands
Here we are back on the water after having carried out the "annual" maintenance of the boat. We look forward to exploring New Zealand's North East Coast less crowded than the Bay of Islands.
The Cavallis Islands are a group of islands that were discovered by James Cook in 1769. During his first expedition the Maori offered him Cavallys (Pisces) hence the origin of the name of these islands.
We arrive at the edge of the first rocky islands with unusual shapes, Perfect refuges for birds.
We walk along the beach of Mataury bay where the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior was sunk, Difficult page in the history of Franco-New Zealand relations.
Our first anchorage in Wangamumu Bay facing the luxurious houses hidden in the greenery.
We arrive at Whangaroa harbour place known for its fishing site and its starting point for deep sea fishing.
Totara north anchorage well protected from easterly winds.
Walk in annex in the meanders of the mangrove with our friends Leslie and Vaughan.
Another anchorage a little further north where a small hike a little steep takes us to the viewpoint of Whangaroa Bay.
The further up to the northern tip of the island, the fewer bays are sheltered in case of a gust of wind. Luckily the weather is perfect to go to the Karikari peninsula. We anchor in Matai Bay behind rocks that protect us a little from the light swell that enters. The large sandy beach is beautiful, The water is crystal clear but too cool to bathe.