After a couple of rainy days in Whangaroa where we really couldn’t get off the boat, we decided to chase the better weather down south. So we’re now in Whangaruru (a new anchorage to both of us - though I have anchored in Whangamumu before).

Its going to be windy but hopefully less rain. We’re well protected, tucked up in the inlet, with plenty of protection ahead of us. Bland bay over the spit looks much more exposed!

We’ll spend Christmas here, and then look to head out to Great Barrier island, before hoping down the coast towards Tauranga..