Barrier Sunsets

I mentioned at the end of my previous post that one of the great rewards at the end of a good day’s fishing is watching the sun set in the west.  The westward view from the  passage between Port Abercrombie and Port Fitzroy is past the small Sugarloaf Islands slightly to the north of Motuhaku Island.  These small island are highlighted as the sun sinks in the west when they are silhouetted against the orange sky.

The images below were taken as we approached the entrance to Port Fitzroy on the western side of Great Barrier Island, and then as we slowly motored to the nights anchorage. A great way to end a day.

Sinking Sun

Sun setting over Motuhaku and Sugarloaf Islands, Port Abercrombie, Great Barrier Island

Fingers of God, Port Abercrombie, Great Barrier Island

Silky Smooth, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island

April 4, 2013 | Categories: Auckland, Chris Gregory, Exploration, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, Sunsets, Travel | Tags: anchorage, Fishing, great barrier island, Motuhaku Island, orange sky, Port Abercrombie, Port Fitzroy, Sugarloaf Islands | 6 Comments