Eventually we arrived in Auckland after an annoyance at the check in with Jetstar. But that’s another story and to be resolved.

The journey to the North up to Bay of Islands took longer than expected

These are views from a view point over the bay of Islands

We arrived by 5pm and are in a Spanish style motel a short walk from the sea front.

It is a tourist resort with many motels and bars and restaurants. The ferries and boats can be booked to explore the islands from here. We just walked along to the town and the sea shore this evening. Here are a few pics

More tomorrow xxxx

Missing you all