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Boating NZ : FREE TO READ March 2014
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into Whangaroa’s history which is as rich and dark as the still waters that lie cupped between the hills. In 1809, the ship Boyd, while anchored in the harbour, was attacked and ransacked as utu for the flogging of the local chief’s son who was a passenger on board. The ship’s company of more than 60 were killed and eaten except four survivors. The wreck of the hull remains submerged in the mud near Motu Wai (Red Island). It is tapu. On the western shore opposite the Whangaroa Hotel is the small settlement of Totara North with a large wharf, fuel and general store. Anchoring is easy in any bay you may choose as most bays gradually shoal in the lower reaches. The safe anchorage allows thorough exploration of the dramatic landscape ashore. There are several walking tracks up peaks with brilliant views across the harbour or further out to the Cavallis. Or, if you prefer a flat walk, there’s the golf course so you can have another round with your mates. The seafood is to dive for: scallops, lobster, mussles, snapper, all abundant and in easy reach. It is what makes Whangaroa the game fishing capital of the north. For those who spend the summer in the welcome arms of the Bay of Islands, spend half a day heading north and you will discover a delightful jewel of the South Pacific. Whangaroa Harbour 64 Boating New Zealand March 2014
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