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COASTAL CRUISING AROUND NEW ZEALAND
SUMMARY
Read about just a few of our favourite cruising destinations around the Hauraki Gulf in New Zealand!
Peachgrove Bay, Great Mercury Island
Peachgrove Bay can be found on the south side of Great Mercury Island, one of seven Mercury Islands, owned by Michael Fay and David Richwhite. The stunning bay is filled with pohutukawa trees that line the white sandy beach.
The water is an incredible blue, so clear that the bottom is still visible in over 4 metres of water. There’s a hidden gem too – the freshwater river running along one end of the beach leads to a freshwater waterfall and swimming hole, only a short walk from the beach.
If you ever find yourself cruising around Great Mercury Island, Peachgrove Bay is a must-visit!
Woody Bay, Rakino Island
Woody Bay can be found on the small island of Rakino, which has a permanent population of around 20 people. With no shops or services, it is an ideal escape from city life.
Woody Bay is sheltered from winds blowing from the north through to the southwest and it's proximity to marinas such as Westhaven and Gulf Harbour make it a great spot to visit on the weekend. With its golden sand, warm water and quiet isolation, this is a popular destination among boaties.
Coppermine Engine House, Kawau Island
The historic Coppermine Engine House can be found on the south-western coast of Kawau Island. The 157-year-old Coppermine is one of the oldest industrial buildings in New Zealand.
Accessible by boat or the walking track from Mansion House Bay, the Coppermine Engine House is a fascinating place to visit. Next to the engine house the main mine shaft, which is covered in copper sulfate, can be viewed from behind a safety barrier. Surrounding the engine house are various tunnels to be explored. This historic site is a must-visit on Kawau Island.
Smokehouse Bay, Great Barrier Island
Smokehouse Bay is a fun, quirky place to stop by on Great Barrier Island. Accessible only by boat, the bay has a clothes-washing facility, a bath and smokehouse.
The washing facilities and bath have an interesting twist – the “washing machine” is an old washtub with a wringer, and the bath is heated using driftwood and an old stove, with the water supplied from a stream further up in the bush. Smokehouse Bay is a great resource for boaties who want a bath or to do some washing, while also offering a unique experience.
Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island
Located on the west coast of Great Barrier Island, Port Fitzroy is a favourite destination for boaties, offering shelter from almost all weather conditions.
Fitzroy features a wharf with water and fuel, and a short walk up the road is a general store, selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, canned food, and toiletries. Across from the general store starts a 45-minute bush walk, leading you to a stunning waterfall and swimming hole. Enter with caution though, the water is freezing!
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CRUCEROS COSTEROS ALREDEDOR DE NUEVA ZELANDA
RESUMEN
Lee sobre algunos de nuestros destinos de crucero favoritos alrededor del golfo de Hauraki en Nueva Zelanda!
Peachgrove Bay, Great Mercury Island
Peachgrove Bay se encuentra en el lado sur de Great Mercury Island, una de las siete Islas Mercury, propiedad de Michael Fay y David Richwhite. La impresionante bahía está llena de árboles pohutukawa que bordean la playa de arena blanca.
El agua es de un azul increíble, tan clara que el fondo es visible incluso a más de 4 metros de profundidad. También hay un tesoro escondido: el río de agua dulce que corre a lo largo de un extremo de la playa conduce a una cascada de agua dulce y una piscina natural, a solo un corto paseo desde la playa.
Si alguna vez te encuentras navegando por Great Mercury Island, Peachgrove Bay es una visita obligada!
Woody Bay, Rakino Island
Woody Bay se encuentra en la pequeña isla de Rakino, que tiene una población permanente de unas 20 personas. Sin tiendas ni servicios, es una escapada ideal de la vida urbana.
Woody Bay está protegida de los vientos que soplan desde el norte hasta el suroeste, y su proximidad a marinas como Westhaven y Gulf Harbour la convierte en un excelente lugar para visitar durante el fin de semana. Con su arena dorada, agua cálida y tranquila soledad, este es un destino popular entre los navegantes.
Coppermine Engine House, Kawau Island
La histórica Coppermine Engine House se encuentra en la costa suroeste de Kawau Island. La Coppermine, de 157 años, es uno de los edificios industriales más antiguos de Nueva Zelanda.
Accesible en barco o por el sendero que parte de Mansion House Bay, la Coppermine Engine House es un lugar fascinante para visitar. Junto a la casa de máquinas se puede ver, desde detrás de una barrera de seguridad, el pozo principal de la mina, que está cubierto de sulfato de cobre. Alrededor de la casa de máquinas hay varios túneles para explorar. Este sitio histórico es una visita obligada en Kawau Island.
Smokehouse Bay, Great Barrier Island
Smokehouse Bay es un lugar divertido y peculiar para detenerse en Great Barrier Island. Accesible solo en barco, la bahía cuenta con una instalación para lavar la ropa, una bañera y una ahumadora.
Las instalaciones de lavado y la bañera tienen un giro interesante: la "lavadora" es una vieja tina con un escurridor, y la bañera se calienta usando leña y una vieja estufa, con el agua suministrada por un arroyo más arriba en el bosque. Smokehouse Bay es un excelente recurso para los navegantes que desean tomar un baño o lavar la ropa, y al mismo tiempo ofrece una experiencia única.
Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island
Ubicado en la costa oeste de Great Barrier Island, Port Fitzroy es un destino favorito para los navegantes, que ofrece refugio de casi todas las condiciones climáticas.
Fitzroy cuenta con un muelle con agua y combustible, y a un corto paseo se encuentra una tienda de abarrotes, que vende de todo, desde frutas y verduras frescas, alimentos enlatados y productos de higiene personal. Frente a la tienda comienza una caminata de 45 minutos por el bosque, que te llevará a una impresionante cascada y una piscina natural. ¡Entra con precaución, el agua es helada!
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CROCIERE COSTIERE INTORNO ALLA NUOVA ZELANDA
RIASSUNTO
Leggi alcuni dei nostri luoghi di crociera preferiti intorno al Golfo di Hauraki in Nuova Zelanda!
Peachgrove Bay, Great Mercury Island
Peachgrove Bay si trova sul lato sud di Great Mercury Island, una delle sette isole Mercury, di proprietà di Michael Fay e David Richwhite. La splendida baia è circondata da alberi di pohutukawa che costeggiano la spiaggia di sabbia bianca.
L'acqua è di un incredibile blu, così limpida che il fondale è visibile fino a oltre 4 metri di profondità. C'è anche una gemma nascosta: il fiume d'acqua dolce che scorre lungo un'estremità della spiaggia porta a una cascata d'acqua dolce e a una pozza per nuotare, raggiungibili con una breve passeggiata dalla spiaggia.
Se ti trovi a navigare intorno a Great Mercury Island, Peachgrove Bay è una tappa obbligata!
Woody Bay, Rakino Island
Woody Bay si trova sulla piccola isola di Rakino, che ha una popolazione permanente di circa 20 persone. Senza negozi o servizi, è un'ideale fuga dalla vita cittadina.
Woody Bay è riparata dai venti provenienti da nord fino a sud-ovest e la sua vicinanza a porti turistici come Westhaven e Gulf Harbour la rende una meta ideale per il weekend. Con la sua sabbia dorata, l'acqua calda e l'isolamento tranquillo, è una destinazione popolare tra i diportisti.
Coppermine Engine House, Kawau Island
La storica Coppermine Engine House si trova sulla costa sud-occidentale di Kawau Island. La Coppermine, costruita 157 anni fa, è uno degli edifici industriali più antichi della Nuova Zelanda.
Accessibile in barca o tramite il sentiero che parte da Mansion House Bay, la Coppermine Engine House è un luogo affascinante da visitare. Accanto alla casa motore, si può osservare il pozzo principale della miniera, coperto di solfato di rame, da dietro una barriera di sicurezza. Intorno alla casa motore ci sono vari tunnel da esplorare. Questo sito storico è una tappa obbligata su Kawau Island.
Smokehouse Bay, Great Barrier Island
Smokehouse Bay è un luogo divertente e particolare dove fermarsi a Great Barrier Island. Accessibile solo in barca, la baia offre una struttura per il lavaggio dei vestiti, una vasca da bagno e un affumicatoio.
Le strutture per il lavaggio e la vasca da bagno hanno un tocco interessante: la "lavatrice" è una vecchia tinozza con un rullo strizzatore e la vasca è riscaldata utilizzando legna da ardere e un vecchio fornello, con l'acqua fornita da un ruscello più in alto nel bosco. Smokehouse Bay è una grande risorsa per i diportisti che vogliono fare un bagno o lavare i vestiti, offrendo anche un'esperienza unica.
Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island
Situato sulla costa occidentale di Great Barrier Island, Port Fitzroy è una meta preferita dai diportisti, offrendo riparo da quasi tutte le condizioni meteorologiche.
Fitzroy dispone di un molo con acqua e carburante, e a breve distanza a piedi si trova un negozio di alimentari, che vende di tutto, dai frutti e verdure freschi, ai cibi in scatola e articoli da toeletta. Di fronte al negozio di alimentari inizia un sentiero di 45 minuti attraverso il bosco, che ti porterà a una splendida cascata e a una pozza per nuotare. Entra con cautela però, l'acqua è gelida!
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CROISIÈRES CÔTIÈRES AUTOUR DE LA NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE
RÉSUMÉ
Découvrez quelques-unes de nos destinations de croisière préférées autour du golfe de Hauraki en Nouvelle-Zélande!
Peachgrove Bay, Great Mercury Island
Peachgrove Bay se trouve sur le côté sud de Great Mercury Island, l'une des sept îles Mercury, appartenant à Michael Fay et David Richwhite. La magnifique baie est bordée d'arbres de pohutukawa qui longent la plage de sable blanc.
L'eau est d'un bleu incroyable, si claire que le fond est encore visible à plus de 4 mètres de profondeur. Il y a aussi un joyau caché : la rivière d'eau douce qui coule le long d'une extrémité de la plage mène à une cascade d'eau douce et à une piscine naturelle, à quelques minutes de marche de la plage.
Si vous vous retrouvez à naviguer autour de Great Mercury Island, Peachgrove Bay est un incontournable!
Woody Bay, Rakino Island
Woody Bay se trouve sur la petite île de Rakino, qui a une population permanente d'environ 20 personnes. Sans magasins ni services, c'est une évasion idéale de la vie citadine.
Woody Bay est protégée des vents soufflant du nord au sud-ouest et sa proximité avec des marinas telles que Westhaven et Gulf Harbour en fait un excellent endroit à visiter le week-end. Avec son sable doré, ses eaux chaudes et son isolement paisible, c'est une destination populaire parmi les plaisanciers.
Coppermine Engine House, Kawau Island
La Coppermine Engine House historique se trouve sur la côte sud-ouest de l'île de Kawau. La Coppermine, vieille de 157 ans, est l'un des plus anciens bâtiments industriels de Nouvelle-Zélande.
Accessible en bateau ou par le sentier de randonnée depuis Mansion House Bay, la Coppermine Engine House est un endroit fascinant à visiter. À côté de la maison des machines, le puits principal de la mine, qui est recouvert de sulfate de cuivre, peut être vu depuis une barrière de sécurité. Autour de la maison des machines se trouvent divers tunnels à explorer. Ce site historique est un incontournable sur l'île de Kawau.
Smokehouse Bay, Great Barrier Island
Smokehouse Bay est un endroit amusant et original à visiter sur Great Barrier Island. Accessible uniquement par bateau, la baie dispose d'une installation pour laver les vêtements, d'une baignoire et d'une fumoir.
Les installations de lavage et la baignoire ont une touche intéressante : la "machine à laver" est une ancienne cuve avec un essoreur, et la baignoire est chauffée à l'aide de bois flotté et d'une vieille cuisinière, avec de l'eau fournie par un ruisseau plus en amont dans le bush. Smokehouse Bay est une excellente ressource pour les plaisanciers qui veulent se baigner ou faire leur lessive, tout en offrant une expérience unique.
Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island
Situé sur la côte ouest de Great Barrier Island, Port Fitzroy est une destination prisée des plaisanciers, offrant un abri contre presque toutes les conditions météorologiques.
Fitzroy dispose d'un quai avec de l'eau et du carburant, et à quelques minutes de marche se trouve une épicerie générale, vendant tout, des fruits et légumes frais, des aliments en conserve et des articles de toilette. En face de l'épicerie commence une promenade de 45 minutes à travers la forêt, menant à une superbe cascade et une piscine naturelle. Entrez avec prudence cependant, l'eau est glacée!
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COASTAL CRUISING AROUND NEW ZEALAND
SUMMARY
Read about just a few of our favourite cruising destinations around the Hauraki Gulf in New Zealand!
Peachgrove Bay, Great Mercury Island
Peachgrove Bay can be found on the south side of Great Mercury Island, one of seven Mercury Islands, owned by Michael Fay and David Richwhite. The stunning bay is filled with pohutukawa trees that line the white sandy beach.
The water is an incredible blue, so clear that the bottom is still visible in over 4 metres of water. There’s a hidden gem too – the freshwater river running along one end of the beach leads to a freshwater waterfall and swimming hole, only a short walk from the beach.
If you ever find yourself cruising around Great Mercury Island, Peachgrove Bay is a must-visit!
Woody Bay, Rakino Island
Woody Bay can be found on the small island of Rakino, which has a permanent population of around 20 people. With no shops or services, it is an ideal escape from city life.
Woody Bay is sheltered from winds blowing from the north through to the southwest and it's proximity to marinas such as Westhaven and Gulf Harbour make it a great spot to visit on the weekend. With its golden sand, warm water and quiet isolation, this is a popular destination among boaties.
Coppermine Engine House, Kawau Island
The historic Coppermine Engine House can be found on the south-western coast of Kawau Island. The 157-year-old Coppermine is one of the oldest industrial buildings in New Zealand.
Accessible by boat or the walking track from Mansion House Bay, the Coppermine Engine House is a fascinating place to visit. Next to the engine house the main mine shaft, which is covered in copper sulfate, can be viewed from behind a safety barrier. Surrounding the engine house are various tunnels to be explored. This historic site is a must-visit on Kawau Island.
Smokehouse Bay, Great Barrier Island
Smokehouse Bay is a fun, quirky place to stop by on Great Barrier Island. Accessible only by boat, the bay has a clothes-washing facility, a bath and smokehouse.
The washing facilities and bath have an interesting twist – the “washing machine” is an old washtub with a wringer, and the bath is heated using driftwood and an old stove, with the water supplied from a stream further up in the bush. Smokehouse Bay is a great resource for boaties who want a bath or to do some washing, while also offering a unique experience.
Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island
Located on the west coast of Great Barrier Island, Port Fitzroy is a favourite destination for boaties, offering shelter from almost all weather conditions.
Fitzroy features a wharf with water and fuel, and a short walk up the road is a general store, selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, canned food, and toiletries. Across from the general store starts a 45-minute bush walk, leading you to a stunning waterfall and swimming hole. Enter with caution though, the water is freezing!
What are some of your favourite cruising destinations? Tell us what we missed!
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