A world-class dive site at our doorstep – the Poor Knights
For many years now I have been a resort diver and only pull out my dive ticket when I’m off on holiday to some exotic tropical location. But having recently visited the Poor Knights thinking it would be my last dive, it had quite the opposite effect and I now have a renewed vigor for this […]
Are you making the most of the Hauraki Gulf this summer?
When was the last time you visited Motuihe Island in the Gulf? Even though Fullers’ ferries don’t have a regular service, it’s easy to get there even if you don’t have your own boat. Just jump on an Auckland Water Taxi from the viaduct harbour or hop onboard Auckland’s Sea Shuttle from Okahu Bay but […]
A great afternoon on Auckland’s harbour
I’ve just had the most exhilarating afternoon on Auckland’s beautiful harbour on one of Team New Zealand’s yachts. ANZ host, Deb Hisco, took a team of woman out on the harbour to experience the hard yards at the helm, grinding and putting the spinnaker up. Our skipper Tom told us Team New Zealand takes 8.5 seconds to take the spinnaker […]