For the long Auckland Anniversary weekend we headed north to Russell and took the opportunity to explore the less commercial aspects of the beautiful Bay of Islands. We therefore decided to take the back road, rather than the main highway and car ferry to our destination. First stop off point was Helena Bay, a very small township of about 10 houses/baches!
Oakura, our next stop, is the largest town on this coast, so a bit more activity but still very quiet on the beach. A possible destination for a future holiday as we really liked the feel of the place.
Not much in Whangaruru apart from a boat ramp leading to Whangaruru Harbour, but a very sheltered and peaceful bay.
We then headed down the peninsula to Bland Bay, didn't live up to its name though as a lovely spot with a campsite right on the beach. We continued into Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve to get this great view back down the hill - Bland Bay on the right and the Whangaruru Harbour on the left.
We also had the view of this great rock formation, including a hole in a rock at Home Point.
This roadside view is the rugged coastline of Taupiri Bay.
And then down to Taupiri beach.
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