petermcleland 48 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Continuing my tour of NZ North Island, todays leg was from the beach in the harbour where I parked to an island called Urapukapuka in the Bay of Islands, not far from Russell. Here is a sequence of pictures that I took along the way:- Here is where I was parked on the beach. Launching off the beach and about to retract the gear. Taxying out on the step to get sufficient clear run into wind for take-off. Unsticking and... ...away... ...from Whangururu Harbour and... ...on course to... ...pick up the road to Russell. The road is pretty rough and twisty and... ...I remember when I drove it for real that we stopped somewhere... ...along this road to admire a famous tree. It was a giant "Twin-Bole Kauri" tree. I don't think it will be here in P3D LOL! Following the road got fairly confusing but... ...I found Russell eventually and... ...turned over the top of the town to set course for... ...that nearest island, which is called Urapukapuka. I'm going to land in that sandy bay at my 11 o'clock. It is a popular anchorage so I must be careful... ...to land far enough away... ...to avoid... ...disturbing the... ...anchored... ...yachts. So I am taxying gently past them. And after putting the gear down I am running up the beach. This looks a lovely place to park. When we came here many years ago, we were brought out here in a Ranger's boat and... ...we spend some time exploring the island while the Ranger did his business on the island. It was a great day and we were very pleased to be given the opportunity to visit. Thanks for looking Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,309 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 You had a beautiful day for flying and to take in the scenery Peter, nice spot to take in a picnic too. Thanks for the ride along. Link to post Share on other sites
petermcleland 48 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thank you Brett Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Beautiful scenery Peter! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I am really enjoying your travelogue Peter, It wouldn't be too difficult to place the Twin-Bole Kauri but I guess you wont go back that way! Link to post Share on other sites
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