Sailing to Tiritiri Matangi in New Zealand: The anchorage that HAS IT ALL AND MUCH MORE

Episode 016 The first time we had the opportunity of exploring Tiritiri Matangi was by catching a ferry from Auckland. The sun was shining and the wind was light. It was a beautiful summer's day and we thoroughly enjoyed our day on Tiritiri Matangi . As we waited for the ferry to take us back, we stated enviously at all the boats anchored in Hobbs Beach and we vowed to have this experience one day too when we owned our own sailboat. This was our opportunity to do so, and what made it even more special, were the conditions were just right for us to stay overnight. This gave us an opportunity to explore so much more of the island paradise that very few people get to see during the day and at night. One of our memorable experiences was when we were tendering back to Tāiko after our night walk and seeing an abundance of fish following us and jumping out of the water wetting us. We'd never experienced anything like it before. Tiritiri Matangi is an island sanctuary that provides refuge for many of our native species, some of which can no longer be found on the mainland. It’s white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters make it a wonderful snorkeling spot too. We hope that you enjoy this video and that Tiritiri Matangi is added to your places of ‘must see’ destinations. Stay the night and who know what you may see – one thing’s for certain…we’re not telling! We hope you enjoy it! As always, thanks for watching. Sincere thanks to Charlotte Rockstar Jones for composing and recording Te Tāiko's theme song. Please remember to subscribe, like, comment - it helps us out! If commenting, we ask that you be respectful. Any comments made that are intended to be hurtful, disrespectful, antagonistic, and inappropriate to us or our viewers will be deleted and you will be blocked from our channel. Ways to support us: Subscribe to YouTube (it's free) 👉https://www.youtube.com/@adamandvickistravels?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Patreon 👉patreon.com/adamandvickistravels FOLLOW US: Website 👉https://www.adamandvickistravels.co.nz/ Pinterest 👉 www.pinterest.com/adamandvickistravels Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/adamandvickistravels/ Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/adamandvickistravels/ Music from Epidemic Sound. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We’re Adam and Vicki. After a few years of studying and working hard we decided it was time to make a change. We needed a change that would allow us to spend more time together, give us a better work/life balance, and the freedom to travel. While we still had time on our side, we wanted to use it to live rather than use it to chase money. Learning to sail was the answer. In December 2021 we moved onboard Te Tāiko, a Chico40, and since then we have been so fortunate to explore many of New Zealand’s pest free islands and its beautiful anchorages. With our love of travel and adventure, this lifestyle has enabled us to experience so much more than we could ever have imagined. From new experiences to meeting incredible people along the way, our life has been enriched in so many ways and makes us ever so more appreciative of our environment and the footprint we leave behind. Tāiko is our floating home. She gives us the freedom to go anywhere the wind and weather allows. By living a more minimalistic and sustainable lifestyle, she has provided us with a better work/life balance and has taught us to live and be present more in the moment. Tāiko has also taught us to be more independent and less reliant on services. Some of these experiences have taken us out of our comfort zone many times but as the saying goes, ‘a comfort zone is a wonderful place but nothing grows there’. Our plan is to do blue water cruising. So, over the next year we will be completing some maintenance work on Tāiko and be getting her ready to meet New Zealand’s category 1 requirements to be able to go offshore. In the meantime, follow along with us as we navigate this new lifestyle whilst sharpening our skills exploring New Zealand waters. #boatlife #boat #travelvlog #digitalnomad #lifestyle #sailing #travel