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Billhook Bay
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The bay north of Billhook Bay is known as the Gut.
In 1973 at the point between Billhook Bay and the Gut a rare fossil of an extinct marine mollusc known as an ammonoid was found by J. B. Waterhouse.
The ammonoid species was named d’Urvilleoceras Woodmani Waterhouse.1
The discovery of this fossilised species was significant as it ignited scientific debate around the geological origin of the sandstone and limestone rock that makes up a significant proportion of Rangitoto ki te Tonga /… More
Whites Bay
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Since 2014, this bay has been officially recognised by the name, Pukatea/ Whites Bay.
This dual name is a result of respective Treaty of Waitangi settlements between iwi from Te Tau Ihu (tribes from the top of the South Island) and the Crown.1
1. “Puketea/Whites Bay”, New Zealand Gazetteer, (Land Information New Zealand, 2019), accessed, April 2, 2019, https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/48575 . More
Lucky Bay
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This bay hosts a small Department of Conservation campsite.1
1. 'Lucky Bay Campsite', Department of Conservation, accessed, June 5, 2018, https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/french-pass-and-durville-island-scenic-reserves/things-to-do/campsites/lucky-bay-campsite/ . More
Kupe Bay
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Kupe Bay is named from an abbreviation of the larger bay’s name, Manuhakapakapa.
A homestead is located in this bay.
To the south of the bay is a point known as Iron Pot Point. It was named after an old whaling pot that was found lying in the scrub.1
In 1973 at Iron Pot Point a rare fossil of an extinct marine mollusc known as an ammonoid was located by J. B. Waterhouse.
The ammonoid species was named d’Urvilleoceras Woodmani Waterhouse.2
The discovery of this… More
Bonne Point to Penguin Island
View on MapPenguin Bay contains a small Department of Conservation campsite with a stream and views to the mainland.1
'Penguin Bay Campsite', Department of Conservation, accessed, June 5, 2018, https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/french-pass-and-durville-island-scenic-reserves/things-to-do/campsites/penguin-bay-campsite/ .
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Scotts Bay
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Scotts Bay is very exposed to the N to W sector winds, but there is some shelter from the S sector winds. There are a number of Mussel farms in the bay but there is a clear area for anchoring in the NE end of the Bay. More
Fairy Bay
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There are a number of attractive beaches in this bay. All of the coves on the northern side give good shelter in N sector winds. The water is deep, close to the shore, in this area and there are no outlying dangers. These coves are; however, open to all S sector winds.
The western part of the bay is sheltered from most winds, but the head of the bay is extremely shallow.
Boats should not approach within 50 meters of the shore in… More
Steamboat Bay
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Steamboat Bay offers relatively calm water in N sector winds, but tends to be gusty with indifferent holding.
Open to S sector winds. More
Arthur's Bay (Gem Resort)
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Arthur’s Bay has the ‘Bay of Many Coves Resort’ with restaurants and wharves. The head of the bay is well sheltered from all but the very rare easterly winds.
There are some moorings here but it is usually possible to anchor with a line to the northern shore.
The resort invites you to Arrive in your own boat and make use of their 8 private moorings right in front of the resort.
All moorings are secure 3 tonne blocks and the resort is… More
Brightlands Bay
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Completely open all N sector winds, which push a large sea into the bay.
Although there is calm water in S sector winds, the wind funnels out of the bay with considerable force.
The point off the eastern side of the bay is fringed with rocks and should be given a clearance of at least 50 metres.
After a heavy rain a majestic waterfall can be observed here. More