Host: Chris Bone & Julia AlabasterWhen: November through to the end of April. Length of visit: Any Number of guests: Up to six Fee: So far Chris hasn't supplied us with a ballpark figure but we're trying to get it. Hold on.
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Activities Tiritiri Matangi. Several good walks on the island, especially up to the lighthouse, with opportunities to see the endangered flightless Takahe and other NZ native birds. A sandy beach at the anchorage. Activities Kawau. Visit the elegant Mansion House and its beautiful grounds, the home of Governor Grey in the late 1800's. Several good tracks lead from Mansion House Bay and the alternative anchorages at Kawau so it's a great place for walkers. Day 2
Activities Port Jackson. Good walking on the large beach or for the energetic a climb to the top of the Northern headland gives great views across the Colville Channel to Great Barrier island. Activities Great Mercury Island. Great Mercury is a very attractive Island, featuring gorgeous white sand beaches. An especially enjoyable short walk takes one over a narrow isthmus to Coralie Bay.
Activities Rangiahua Island. The area around Rangiahua Island is very attractive with several other Islands nearby and picturesque narrow passages separating them from each other and the main Island. On Little Mahuki Island is a large Gannett colony that can be reached on foot. Activities Port Fitzroy. Port Fitzroy is a fantastic natural harbour with a huge choice of unspoilt anchorages. Really it deserves several days to itself. Given time we will have a good explore, either on the Yacht, in our Inflatable or by Kayak. Day 4
Activities Mokohinaus. The Mokohinaus are a bit off the beaten track so feel quite remote. We will often be the only boat at our lunchtime anchorage. Before the days of automatic lighthouses the island supported 3 families to man the lighthouse but the islands are a nature reserve these days. There is good diving, fishing and one can explore ashore. Activities Tutukaka. Tutukaka is a very attractive harbour with a good anchorage and a marina. There is an excellent café/bar ashore and a pleasant walk to the lighthouse for those who wish to stretch their legs. For clients interested in hearing the rare nocturnal Kiwi, Chris and Julia can take you to their nearby 160 acre Eco-Village where the Kiwi can usually be heard at night. Day 5
Activities Poor Knights. We carry full snorkelling gear and know the best snorkelling sites at the Knights. For divers we can arrange full hire gear from Tutukaka. The Poor Knights have been a reserve for many years so there is a tremendous range of marine life to observe. Due to the lack of rivers or beaches the water is exceptionally clear. Activities Whangamumu. Whangamumu is a well protected and very quiet anchorage, not a house for miles! There is an old whaling station to explore as well as some excellent walks ashore. It's a very pretty harbour to explore by kayak and there is good fishing there too. Day 6
Activities Deep Water Cove. Deep Water Cove is a very attractive anchorage, just one of the hundreds that abound in the Bay of Islands. The anchorage is surrounded by native bush and there is a rather rugged walk for the energetic towards Cape Brett. Activities Oke Bay. A gorgeous anchorage, with a white sand beach and good walking nearby. Day 7
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"Irresistible" is a 51 foot (15m) German Frers designed performance cruising yacht. Launched by Beneteau in 1987 she has been a successful charter boat ever since. She is an exciting yacht to sail and being a "sea kindly" design with a very extensive inventory of safety equipment she is comfortable and very safe. Irresistible is certified by the New Zealand Maritime Safety Authority for 16 day and 6 overnight passengers and follows a detailed Safe Ship Management program. Her Skipper, Chris Bone is fully qualified, very experienced and is a New Zealand Coastguard Skipper. Irresistible has undergone a major refit recently and is presented in excellent order.
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