March 21, 2013
Omakiwi Cove sits just above a large bay, Parekura Bay, that contains three smaller bays within it: Whiorau Bay, Te Uenga Bay, and Waipiro Bay. They aren’t among the top destination bays in the Bay of Islands, and I suppose the reason is they’re less attractive and more remote feeling than other Bay of Islands anchorages.
There was one neat area just below Omakiwi Cove, with pohutukawa trees backing a long, sandy beach. Amid the trees were a house and lawn, and on the shore a big black dog who was hoping we’d come ashore to play. Unfortunately I don’t remember exactly where this was, but it’s a cute spot and I’d like to post the pictures.
While I’m at it, I’ll post a map of our route through this area, including Omakiwi Cove, Parekura Bay, and our next destination, Oke Bay. –Cyndi
A map showing our approximate path through this area of mainland coast bays. Part of Urupukapuka Island is at the top of the page. You can see this area consists of one bay, headland and peninsula after another, but in general the bays are not as pretty as the ones in the islands. (Bay of Islands, New Zealand)
