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    Sunrise in Wharekaho
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    Cathedral Cove and Matapoua Bay

    March 8, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    After a peaceful sunrise back at Wharekaho after picking up Jamie, we headed back to Whitianga. Nathan and Jamie headed ashore to restock on groceries while we awaited the arrival of the Blunden clan. Vela made some noodles for lunch, using the head of last night's crayfish for flavouring - yum!

    The Blunden's arrived, Oakley was super excited to get in his lifejacket, but Cooper was a little less enthusiastic... After arriving, we headed for Cathedral Cove, Dave catching a nice big Kahawai for dinner along the way. Cathedral cove was beautifully calm, and after we anchored a few snapper came up to swim around behind the boat.

    Nathan and Jamie jumped in and snorkeled to shore while Dave took Oakley for a paddleboard. Vela and Cooper enjoyed some cuddles on the boat too.

    After we'd had enough, we crossed Mercury bay to stay the night in Matapoua Bay. While anchored, Oakley caught his first fish! He's now talking about catching a big one tomorrow, bigger than dad's!    Read more