Today we went on a boat trip organised by the Maritime Museum on the Ted Ashby, a ketch-rigged deck scow built in the 1990s to replicate boats used around NZ in the late 19th century. We were joined by our friends Craig, Jo and Laina.
As we left, we had a great view back to the city.
The destination today was Motuihe Island out in the Hauraki Gulf which took about two hours to get there. Unfortunately no wind so we had to get there by motor rather than sail. This is the boat moored up just off Wharf Bay after we had disembarked.
We had fantastic views to the other islands in the gulf, including Rangitoto and the adjoining Motutapu Island.
Whilst on the island we went on a guided heritage tour where we discovered some of the history of the island. It was used as a prisoner of war camp during WWI, and then as a quarantine station for Spanish flu. Unfortunately all of the buildings have been dismantled and removed from the island. So all we have now are the views, including this over to Waiheke.
The island is a popular spot with Auckland boaties, the main Ocean Beach looked like a bit of a boat park!
The journey back to Auckland was a busy one with people returning home after the long Easter weekend. A great day out and an island we would like to return to again soon to do some of the longer walks.
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