Lane Cove, Rere Bay (Pekapeka Bay, Whangaroa Harbour, New Zealand)

March 10 -12, 2013

We made our way into Rere Bay and had our choice of 3 or 4 little coves.  We chose Lane Cove, right at the base of the mountain with the Duke’s Nose rock formation.  It was easy to spot by the cottage onshore that belongs to the Department of Conservation.

Once we got our anchor set, we were able to look around and take it all in.  We sat amid green walls of vegetation topped by rocky outcrops that towered above us.  Not since the Marquesas have we seen cliffs like this.  The water was green, clear and very inviting.  In a country full of beautiful bays, this was one of the most impressive. –Cyndi

The view out of our companionway in Lane Cove.  (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
The view out of our companionway in Lane Cove. (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
A wall of vegetation next to our boat in Lane Cove.  (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
A wall of vegetation next to our boat in Lane Cove. (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
A golden wash of late afternoon sunlight in Lane Cove.  (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
A golden wash of late afternoon sunlight in Lane Cove. (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
Looking further into Rere Bay from our anchorage.  (Whangaroa, New Zealand)
Looking further into Rere Bay from our anchorage. (Whangaroa, New Zealand)
Look across Rere Bay into another cove across the bay.  (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
Look across Rere Bay into another cove across the bay. (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
Evening light in Lane Cove.  (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
Evening light in Lane Cove. (Rere Bay, Whangaroa, New Zealand)
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