Fish and Chippery, One Big Moon To Go

World Famous Mangonui Fish Shop...

a jug of Speights Gold waiting for

the catch o' the day

#81 please...bluenose and chips...

absolutely no fat....great taste, more filling...

no kidding????

another Gipsy?

Moon over Mangonui...

Fun along the road to Doubtless Bay

Walking in Paihia, came upon a bride getting ready to go...

Waiting for the evening tide...

Mangonui, one of the oldest ports in NZ, dating back to the early 1800's when it was a whaling base.

Originally the Mangonui Courthouse...

St Andrews cemetary from the hilltop and from the town below.

Also on the Mangonui Heritage Trail.

Next... a late lunch at a famous place...

Leaving the Nest for a new adventure

Kelly Hamill, Assistant Manager, Eagles Nest ...

Thank you Kelly for wonderful service and a magnificent time. Also nice to have met your dad at Solitaire Lodge. Thank you Callum Farnell, General Manager, for coordinating our stay and to your entire team for making our stay unforgettable.

a last look as we head out the gate...

Part of the original Signal Flagstaff from 1840,

 on top of the hill above Eagles Nest  and below...

 

Presidential Villa view from the top of Flagstaff Rd

Leaving Russell on the ferry..

Opua Ferry Landing...

Now north to Doubtless Bay....

A beautiful day in Russell and a beach hike

Christ Church, oldest church in New Zealand.

Still has musket ball holes from the Maori wars

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the pier from...

the bay front walk.

Combination residence and Police Station and to the left...

The entrance...think I'll stay outside.

Which way Rose?

Never mind...heading to the beach...

 

it's okay...really

the beach at Eagles Nest

Up the trek from the beach...

and back to First Light Villa

Champagne, Cheese, and A Cowman Dinner

The gourmet kitchen...

checking emails before the champagne toast...

Path to the hot tub...later

Cheers!

Sailing, Sailing..

ambience by Eagles Nest ,

fabulous dinner by the Cowmans'

A New Zealand Sunset from the east coast...that's right,

both sunrises and sunsets

relaxing by the fire, a late night hot tub, and goodnight...

Alighting in the Eagles Nest

The gate to "First Light Villa" , Eagles Nest , Bay of Islands

the driveway

First Light Villa

living room, easterly view to Bay of Islands, South Pacific...

bedroom loft...and bathroom at top,

open shower upper left

westerly view from the bedroom

 

bathroom view...

outside deck view to the sunset

More later from the incredible Eagles Nest

North to Bay of Islands

A goodbye hug from Joanne...

Thanks again.

passing through Auckland

Parked across from St Matthews, downtown Auckland...

trying to meet up with Neil, New Zealand Luxury , 

sponsor of the auction

unfortunately he was in a meeting...next week

Harbour Bridge

Opua Ferry to Russell, Bay of Islands

two photos of the quick 5 minute ride across and a short drive...

 to the magnificent and romantic Eagles Nest