rangitoto island : the heart of aucklands hauraki gulf

A luxury launch at anchor with Rangitoto Island in the background. Photographed in evening light.  Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. (Peter Tasker)

Fullers ferry Starflyte passing Rangitoto Island at night. Waitemata Harbour,  Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. (Peter Tasker)

Rangitoto Island lighthouse with cone of Rangitoto Island in the background.  Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. (Peter Tasker)

If a physical feature was to be omitted from Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, I think it may be Rangitoto Island that would be missed the most. This beautifully symmetrical landmark is visible from all directions, and along with the Sky Tower, I think Rangitoto is the most tangible symbol of arriving home.

This must be the wettest Auckland summer on record, it really has been quite extraordinary. Today I provisioned the boat but have delayed my photographic trip, as yet again it is raining with winds howling through boat rigging. Leaving my marina berth in a strong northerly is difficult, particularly when solo, as the boat is quickly blown against a pole before managing to clear the marina berth.

The upside to all of this rain will be vibrant green grass, so, when the weather finally clears, I look forward to green hills, blue skies, and sparkling aqua seas, as these are elements I have been looking forward to adding to the Hauraki Gulf Galleries.   -   Peter

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