Spent a few days on the water with “new friends” Phil and Linda on two sections of their expedition from Kerikeri to Parengarenga harbour. Stunning weather with very mild sea conditions made it a wonderful experience. Highlights for me
# fantastic freedom camping in spots at Mahinepua peninsula ( thanks dave Rhodes) and others
# cooking marshmellows on the beach fire Houhora Bay
# camping at amazing stunning private tropical beach sth of Great Exhibition Bay
# cracking the Parengarenga Bar after nervously skirting the extensive / impressive bar breaks
# black swans in mass flight in Parengarenga harbour
# wild horses

Such a wonderful adventure