New Zealand Holiday Up North

Leaving Tutukaka harbour

Yesterday I spent the day boating up from Tutukaka to Whangaruru Harbour where we slept the night.

Whangaruru

Then we got off the boat and drove up to Russell in the Bay of Islands where we’re staying for the night before we head back to Hamilton.

Russell in the Bay of Islands Russell

Russell has some delights- a gorgeous harbour.

Russell – home of the oldest petrol station in New Zealand

and it’s also home to the oldest petrol station in New Zealand.