Bay of Islands Classic Car Club

Every few weeks the BOI Car Club has a rally to a unique destination in Northland. This gives members a chance to travel together, enjoy various collectable cars and have a meal at the destination cafe.

A 1924 Vauxall, in perfect condition and still capable of sustaining 100 km/hour. 

A couple of Austin Healey  3000's at the luncheon parking lot.

 

 

Marley, the Schnauzer that we were looking after came along with us on the rally and had a friendly meeting with the rather large dogs that were part of the Cafe stop. All went well in the encounter!

Second Annual 'Sleep over'

It has become a tradition now to have a 'sleep over' on Larry and Ann's property in late summer. Four couples get together for sports, BBQ's, skill testing driving, and of course story telling. Each couple has their own accommodation, in the bach, motor home or caravan. We all meet for breakfast the following morning with a promise to 'sleep over' again next year.

 Larry and his MG Midget setting up.

Our caravan for the night but soon to be ours for future travels.

 Kath and skill testing driving.

A skill testing course, with 180 degree turns and loading and spreading top soil.

 

Brian completing the course.

Dinner celebrations in the 'Bach'.

A new project

A project that Kath took on between knitting various items was making this sewing 'tool box' for Vita. It unfolds revealing pockets for tape measures, pins, scissors and other various sewing items. When not in use it folds up to a compact box holding everything securely.

Kath's knitting

Kath has been very busy of late with her knitting projects for Toby. He should be warm and comfortable for the next little while.

Walkworth

 With Ardmachree anchored in the Mahurangi Harbour we dingied upstream about 7 n. miles to the town of Walkworth. The trip started in open waters but soon narrowed to a well buoyed channel leading to the towns docks. We had arranged to meet Barry and Lorraine for lunch in town.  

 After lunch and a quick shopping for groceries we walked back to the docks. The tide was starting to ebb so it was time to be on our way.

 Several beautifully restored classic steam and sailing boats are tied up along the docks.

Leaving Walkworth behind there are several marinas and associated businesses sharing the banks of the river with a very dense mangroves lining the shores.

Kawau Island

Mansion House Bay, a favorite anchorage on Kawau Island, with the Mansion House in the background and the restored vintage steam tug arriving.

The William C. Daldy as she backs out.

 Lord Gray, the Governor of New Zealand at the time,  had the Mansion built in the late 1800's. The grounds and the Mansion are available for tours. Currently the roof is having some maintenance done.

Waiheke Island

Looking north from Waiheke Island.

Just off the ferry docks for Waiheke Island we were able to find a mooring for Ardmachree. This is a very busy time on the Island as the Sculpture Tour is taking place. The tour takes place every 2 years. This outdoor tour takes about 2 hours, has over 50 sculptures with something to please all tastes.

The Crows....

 Giant 'QR' code with manual controls

 It moves with the wind....

Approaching the gazebo built with scrap wood

 Gazebo close up, the closer the more interesting it is.

 Looking down on the ferry dock and the bay

 Visitors walking the trail to the various sculptures.

 Back at the giant tent where the tour starts and ends.