This afternoon's trip was on the Dolphin Seeker with the aim of doing just that and also seeing the Hole in the Rock on Motukokako or Piercy Island.
Between Russell and Motukokako we stopped to view a pod of dolphins who performed magnificently. There were over twenty of them, including at least one baby, and they leapt gracefully and played around the boat. 
We stopped at Urupukapuka Island on the return journey and were able to trek along some of the walkways.
Directed towards nearby special bike/walking trail which used to be the railway track linking the port with the interiior.
Great stuff but had to restrict length of ride on a hot afternoon and we're heading for Auckland tomorrow so biking finished down here.
Clubland
Back at the sailing club for a nightcap and to watch the sun go down on a wonderful, windless evening.
Few people there tonight as no racing on so I suspect they were glad of our business.
Nice of them to take in all and sundry though, especially as I am with Groucho Marx:
I wouldn't dream of joining a club that had me as a member.
I began by doing what Dave would call "A Mabs and Ron" as I took my seat on the top deck deck and right at the front. Best viewing possible. Actually, the only reason I managed that was because the front seats are in threes and one couple was already there. Most other people were in twos or threes but, as I was on my own, I claimed the spare!
The trip takes four hours and transports you right round the bay, starting from Paihia with the short hop across to Russell before going to the extremities of the bay at Motukokako Island, which has a lighthouse that "worked" until 1978.
It is more famous, though for its typical limestone feature of an arch - known locally as the Hole in the Rock.
The day was pretty calm, but not quite calm enough for the captain to attempt to steer the boat through the archway. When he announced this there was a concerted groan from many of the passengers!
On me bike again - for last time here
Dave writes:
Took noon ferry from Paihia to Russell in repeat of journey seven years ago.
15 minutes on a perfect day with time to walk round Russell, though sidestepped the museum as we are both overcooked in that department at present.
Back to the mainland to collect bike the lady motel owner had kindly offered me free of charge.
Dave writes:
Took noon ferry from Paihia to Russell in repeat of journey seven years ago.
15 minutes on a perfect day with time to walk round Russell, though sidestepped the museum as we are both overcooked in that department at present.
Back to the mainland to collect bike the lady motel owner had kindly offered me free of charge.
Directed towards nearby special bike/walking trail which used to be the railway track linking the port with the interiior.
Great stuff but had to restrict length of ride on a hot afternoon and we're heading for Auckland tomorrow so biking finished down here.
Clubland
Back at the sailing club for a nightcap and to watch the sun go down on a wonderful, windless evening.
Few people there tonight as no racing on so I suspect they were glad of our business.
Nice of them to take in all and sundry though, especially as I am with Groucho Marx:
I wouldn't dream of joining a club that had me as a member.
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