Coming Up Close: Opua Wharf Ferry

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Opua Wharf Ferry

First time I have ever travelled on the Opua Ferry in the weekend and it was a very quick trip too. Fullers which is a national NZ company own alot of ferry services just about everywhere. This one is a transport ferry so once we had parked our car and it had started on it's way we got out and enjoyed the fresh air. Our destination was to be taken to Okiato Wharf which is a small settlement just before Russell.

The other side of Opua has many yachts and boats moored with what looks like a private boat shed in the distance. There are also quite a few houses and baches along the side of the cliffs.

You could almost say that these boats moored alongside the wharf are mini super yachts. I've seen much bigger ones.

This one here is owned by Jemison Marine and is available for hire. It has air conditioning, a gym and wifi connection. It is 95.14ft and can accommodate 8 guests overnight . Posh aye?

12 comments:

gz said...: Thanks for reminding me.. husband has entered the Tour of the Northland and we'll have to book the ferry from Russell to Paihia...another good ferry trip...; 15 January 2019 at 21:23
local alien said...: What beautiful places you have to visit and enjoy up there.; 16 January 2019 at 01:17
Lady Fi said...: Love those blue skies.; 16 January 2019 at 03:51
Sharon said...: What beautiful scenery! There are certainly a lot of nice boats in this area. It reminds me of my summer trips to California.; 16 January 2019 at 04:00
William Kendall said...: An idyllic looking area.; 16 January 2019 at 06:11
Billy Blue Eyes said...: Not been on a ferry for years. Don't think I would want to own a boat like that, the cost would worry me; 16 January 2019 at 08:57
Susan Heather said...: It is time we went on that ferry again.; 16 January 2019 at 11:15
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...: Love all shots on the water, and yours are wonderful; 17 January 2019 at 06:41
Rhonda Albom said...: I've never taken the car ferry, only the passenger ferry from Pahia.; 18 January 2019 at 01:51
betty-NZ said...: We took it when we visited there and enjoyed the short ride. Thanks for linking up at My Corner of the World.; 18 January 2019 at 11:59
PerthDailyPhoto said...: Aye posh indeed Amy 😉 That was a fun ferry ride. I love taking the ferry across the Swan River.; 19 January 2019 at 02:28
kiwikid said...: Great photos of a beautiful place.; 20 January 2019 at 10:33

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Opua Wharf Ferry

12 comments:

Big blue car