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Across the inlet to Waipiro Bay




Just before Russell is this beautiful spot out in the Hikuranga Inlet. Seen from Te Uenga Bay is this coastline in the distance named Waipiro Bay, I've heard that apparently you can take a ferry from Russell in their mail run and it stops at all the little islands around this area including here - I think we are going to look into it at some point. The only thing I can find out about this island is that it has some sort of retreat/bed and breakfast on it so that may explain the buildings on the other side.

We have the beginnings of Spring here, a very windy last 2 days and I think I have the "Roses bug" as I bought 2 more rose plants from my work. A "My dad" and a "Cappuccino" to go with my "Catherine". 

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Tom said…
...such a peaceful sight!
3 September 2020 at 21:39
Tigger's Mum said…
My Dad loved yellow roses. I might have to get My Dad to plant by his headstone next time I'm home. That's a spectacular bloom. That view of Hikurangi Inlet with all it's anchored yachts looks like something out of a dream holiday for me. (F)
4 September 2020 at 00:44
gz said…
If we ever get to visit NZ again we must take that boat!
Try Bourbon roses if you can..heavenly scents. I have Comte de Chamborde and Reine des Violettes
4 September 2020 at 10:32
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Visiting the little islands would be a real treat. Beautiful photo!
4 September 2020 at 10:39
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
What a beautiful little harbor!
4 September 2020 at 14:48
At Home In New Zealand said…
A ferry trip around the islands would be awesome.
That harbour looks very peaceful :)
4 September 2020 at 16:15
Lady Fi said…
Lovely and serene.
4 September 2020 at 18:24
Bill said…
Beautiful and peaceful.
5 September 2020 at 07:15
Lowcarb team member said…
That looks so beautiful and peaceful.

All the best Jan
5 September 2020 at 07:34
Light and Voices said…
You must be enjoying the spring buds and flowers. Take care.
6 September 2020 at 06:47
PerthDailyPhoto said…
That's a wonderful composition Amy, so peaceful.. looking forward to hearing about the boat trip over to the island. It's so easy to get the rose bug especially with summer coming up and spring here already 🌹 All good here in Perth 💙
7 September 2020 at 03:30
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