Gulf Harbour Marina is at the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island and's a place I'll sometimes spend a few days when I'm to'ing and fro'ing.There's great views all round and the island of Rangitoto is just over there.
I don't need retail therapy but can catch the daily ferry into Auckland City should I choose.
There's fresh water, toilets, a dump station, a few shops and cafes to enjoy too.
And the swanky townhouses with their yachts and launches tied up at the door that I can wander by without envying them their monthly mortgages, rates and utility bills.
Then there's the marina which always holds fascinations for me as I wander the piers.
I freedom camp facing out past where the pleasure craft enter and exit the marina.
As well as good fishing just a few metres away, there's always plenty of something or nothing going on.
The sun is shining and all's well with the world.
Well, my world at least...
I like the term: freedom camping. Says it all.
ReplyDeleteKeith, you are already up!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning morning! I’m always delighted to see the Flying Tortoise on the seaside.
But I’m surprised to recognize a shade of autumn leaves on your last picture.
You have a good eye for detail Erica.
DeleteThat image is one I took some time ago.
I'm not up that early. I sometimes schedule the post to publish while I'm still sleeping...
And to think I used to live just over the hill!
ReplyDeleteNice place 2 park. I've been there to get the ferry to Tiri Tiri Matangi. Didn't no there is good fishing there.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful spot to park for a while. Relax and enjoy yourself.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Sunday market! Looking good, sorry I couldn't get down at the weekend, had kiddies playdates etc. V x
ReplyDeleteParadise indeed, these are views beyond priceless and we get it all for free.
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