Since we have been on the road we have parked up at Gulf Harbour a few times. The carpark is at the entrance to the Marina . The ferry terminal and the boat ramp are adjacent. It is quite exposed to South Easterlies but you can park with your back to the wind and sit it out - it is worth while to experience a calm fine day - even in mid winter.

A selection of  -  Gulf  Harbour , comings and goings.

The Navy made a visit. Anchored out in the deeper water.

Their iflatable coming in at a good speed.

And below a pile driver and a little tug boat coming in at a slow , very controlled speed.

Good sized Kingfish cruise along the piers especially when the charter fishing boats come in.

One of the commercial fleet of cats that provide the passenger service to Auckland and Waiheke.

Use your Gold Card and have a great day out. Waiheke for lunch and home for dinner while enjoying our incredible harbour.

A newly launched Super Yacht coming in to be rigged.

Floating high in the water.

Just one day later , fully rigged and raring to go.

Another quality export for the Marine Industry - well done NZ.

This type of vessel is also called a Super Yacht but us ex yachties call them a Gin Palace.

Cataramans are the design of choice for providing a safe, stable , fast vessel for water business and pleasure use.

They build them big and they build them small - one design does not fit all !

Stingrays feeding on discards from the charter boats.

A true all weather work horse to help our Police do their work

The Police truely deserve this vessel.

A classic family yacht coming in from a brewing storm.

The Ferries run a busy timetable - apart from the commutor service they also do daily trips to and from Tiritiri Island - again use your Gold Card.

A classic style launch - could do 10knots on a good day with tide and wind helping.