KIRITA BAY
November 2009
November 2009
Thanks to Lynn and Jenny for yet another great few days of fun, frolic and relaxation. Thanks also to Rowan and Janice Bell, David and Marilyn Clark who supplied boats for our entertainment and to Lynn for extracting the dinghy from the boat shed. Thanks Mike and Kathy for the kayak experience, single paddle for the perky people or joined together and motorized for the intrepid traveller.
We were really lucky with the weather considering what has been dished out lately. Those fishing tried their luck near the mussel beds then ventured out and around to the Manaia Harbour area. They returned with a reasonable and varied catch, more than enough for everyone. Salt and brown sugar emerged and the smokers were quickly under way for the bigger ones. No luck with the set net but fun trying.
The tame eels were again great entertainment value. After collecting Ray Russock and feeding the eels [with dead herrings] we headed to Te Mata. We drove through a large rather odd and for the most part barren subdivision behind Te Mata itself before we headed into the hills, through a locked gate and into Te Mata Station. Much of it was regenerating grasslands with some pine forest areas and views to Firth and Gulf. The usual stops while Ray gave us some interesting snippets of information. I think two or three tows were required in some sticky places. Ray took us to a nice creek sporting a water hole for lunch. As cold as the water was some of the kids enjoyed a quick dip. We returned to camp in time for a run up to the air strip before tea. The view from the top is amazing.
A great time was had by all, walking; fishing, kayaking, reading and relaxing and evenings of general banter and story telling!!! Thanks also to the Landowners for allowing us the privilege of enjoying their properties and thanks to the whole group for being such good company.
Have a Merry Christmas - Trevor & Jan Collins
Kirita Bay - Smugglers Cove from Headland
Arriving Smugglers Homestead
Driving TeMata Farm
Farm Track back to Smugglers
Snatch recovery of a different kind
Fisherpersons returning with light catch
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