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A12_PARENGARENGA Parengarenga is a large enclosed estuarine harbour with an indented coastline and a narrow entrance bounded by Te Paki Point to the north and Kokota Spit to the south. The substrate in the harbour is predominantly silica-rich white sand, with the sand dunes of the Kokota Spit forming a spectacularly attractive headland at the harbour mouth. The 30 square kilometres of catchment surrounding the Parengarenga Harbour is predominantly pasture, with plantation forestry to the south. www.edesignz.co.nz /hosted/rakiora/A12_Parengarenga.htm   (681 words)

Wageners Down Under -Placenames This is a harbour and village on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand, west and south of Hamilton. Rawene is on the Hokianga Harbour, on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand, roughly opposite the Bay of Islands. Whangaroa Harbour is a fiord-like indentation on the east coast of Northland, on the North Island of New Zealand. www.myrasplace.net /places.htm   (5269 words)

Marine_Resources_5 Sand bars, and the high level of wave exposure at the entrances to Parengarenga Harbour and those on the western coast mean that these harbours are less suited as ports. These were for areas within the Kaipara Harbour (2), at the entrance to Mangawhai Harbour (2), and at the entrance to Parengarenga Harbour (1). At present, the consents for sand extraction in the Parengarenga Harbour entrance and Pouto Point in the Kaipara Harbour are not being exercised. www.edesignz.co.nz /hosted/rakiora/Marine_Resources_Web_2004_5.htm   (3754 words)

NRC - Parengarenga Harbour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Parengarenga Harbour is considered to generally have a high level of water quality. Only several sites (below the Waitiki landing and one in the northern arm of the harbour) showed sightly elevated levels of bacteria during summer, The elevated level at the site in the northern arm of the harbour may be attributable to the extremely low flow rate in this water way during summer. The slightly elevated enterococci sample in the middle of the harbour during the winter sampling cannot be explained, and may be an artefact of the low number f replicate samples upon which this data is based. www.nrc.govt.nz /coast/parengarenga_harbour.shtml   (209 words)

Muriwhenua Fisheries Claim / SOE Claim Though the five tribes had merged to bring their claims the separate accounting of fishing grounds, methods, expeditions and traditional knowledge lent credence to the oft-repeated assertion, that although some fishing grounds were shared with one or more neighbouring groups, the far greater number were accepted by all as the exclusive territory of one tribe. With regards to the Parengarenga Harbour, I refer to the constant exploitation of some deep fishing boats, which are still operating there (Rapata Romana, doc B64). A box net was established in Parengarenga Harbour by one of the Maori Incorporations, with support from the local village, and operated successfully for a while. www.knowledge-basket.co.nz /oldwaitangi/text/wai022/22ch02.html   (7756 words)

Museum Records - Auckland Museum New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The fauna in Parengarenga’s subtidal channels exhibits a zonation corresponding to decreasing salinity and wave exposure from the harbour mouth to the headwaters. The slightly deeper lower harbour channels have a benthic faunal association characterised by four common bivalves (Tawera spissa, Felaniella zelandica, Myadora striata, Gari stangeri), hermit crabs, the whelk Cominella quoyana, polychaete Owenia fusiformis, and amphipod Proharpinia. The subtidal upper harbour faunal association is characterised by three common bivalves (Nucula hartvigiana, Austrovenus stutchburyi, Paphies australis), whelks Cominella adspersa and C. www.aucklandmuseum.com /?t=641   (4412 words)

Aupouri Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Close to the northern town of Kaitaia, the North Auckland Peninsula suddenly narrows from a width of 60 kilometres to a mere 10 kilometres, a width which it maintains approximately for the last 100 kilometres of its thrust to the north. At the base of the Aupouri to the east is the natural inlet of the Rangaunu Harbour. Towards its northern tip is the natural inlet of Parengarenga Harbour, beyond which lies North Cape. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aupouri_Peninsula   (403 words)

The Happy Hackers of the Far North - Horse feature articles - Horsetalk -- Horse news, horse advice, world equestrian ... Passing the wild horses of the Aupouri Forest, the Hackers have journeyed to Waipapakauri and beach races. Led by local guide, Jake Dunn, the group rode from the entrance of the Hokianga Harbour and the sand dunes opposite Opononi up the beach to Mitimiti. The Warawara is a 6913 hectare forest, heavy in mature kauri, perched on a steep sided plateau. www.horsetalk.co.nz /features/hackers.shtml   (575 words)

Siesta Guest Lodge & Villa The pure, sugary silica sand extends for 23 kilometers from its southern point to its northern boundary at Parengarenga Harbour. The Far North abounds with a number of magical, storybook-like villages, the quaintest of which are located in the protected harbours which dot the coast. The stunning, 300 meter high sand dunes on the north shore of this gorgeous, fully protected harbour, is the landmark of the area. www.siesta.co.nz /sights-attractions.htm   (2350 words)

Parengarenga Harbour Bar, New Zealand Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions Parengarenga Harbour Bar, New Zealand Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions Parengarenga Harbour Bar in Northland is an exposed point break that has quite reliable surf Offshore winds blow from the west. At the moment, we display the current current weather observations / forecast for Parengarenga Harbour Bar, tide data, sea temperature and a growing list of Surfcams. www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/ParengarengaHarbourBar.shtml   (202 words)

New Zealand birding, Parengarenga Harbour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The Harbour is a unique wetland, a large estuary of sand and mud flats, mangrove forest and reed beds. The area is a major breeding ground for new Zealand dotterel, variable oystercatcher, white-fronted tern and a wintering ground for fl swan, banded dotterel and wrybill. The harbour is the traditional and spiritual source of the Ngati Kuri people. www.nzbirds.com /ParengarengaHarbour.html   (163 words)

Pack or Paddle - NZ Fishing Adventures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) A harbour cruise will take you on a peaceful journey that weaves through mangrove forests to reach Parengarenga harbour. The harbour is home to Kokota sand spit, which has the purest silca sans in the world. Full moon harbour cruises are breathtaking, these tours start at dusk where you can see the sunset on the water and watch the moon rise over the water. www34.brinkster.com /packorpaddle/kayaking.htm   (183 words)

The Rainbow Warrior Affair   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The Rainbow Warrior, flagship of the International Greenpeace Environment Organisation, sailed into Waitemata Harbour on Sunday 7 July, 1985 to join other vessels on a protest voyage to the nuclear test site at Mururoa Atoll. She carried out this task and gained a considerable amount of information about the proposed berthing arrangements for the visit of the Rainbow Warrior. The yacht "Oueva" from New Caledonia entered the difficult, and relatively deserted Parengarenga Harbour, bounding over the bar at the entrace, into the harbour itself. www.kauricoast.co.nz /Feature.cfm?WPID=70   (2346 words)

Northland: Wetlands At the northern end of the Peninsula is the Parengarenga Harbour, a large estuary containing sand flats, mangrove forest and reed-beds with a large sand spit of silica sand covered in sparse indigenous vegetation. The harbour is a major staging area for migratory shorebirds. Whangarei Harbour is a flooded river valley estuary receiving water from the Hatea and Mangapai Rivers with numerous additional streams draining the catchment. www.doc.govt.nz /templates/page.aspx?id=33701   (258 words)

Cape Reinga Scenic Flights - The way to see Northland The north bound flight travels over some fantastic scenery which includes bush clad hills, the deep Whangaroa Harbour, unspoilt Doubtless bay and of course the famous Ninety Mile Beach. The last stop on the vehicle tour is the Te Paki quicksand stream with it's mighty sand dunes, sand sleds are provided for the more adventurous travellers among the group to try a bit of "Sand Surfing" if desired. The return flight follows the East coast of northland and takes in spectacular scenery such as Parengarenga Harbour, Great Exhibition Bay, Karikari Peninsular, Cavalli Islands and of course the Bay of Islands. www.saltair.co.nz /reinga.html   (566 words)

Northland New Zealand : Reviews from the Lost Luggage Tales The quiet remoteness of the Whangaroa Harbour, the popular resorts of Doubtless Bay, and the Aupori Peninsula which backs Ninety Mile Beach all the way up to Cape Reinga make the Far North a wonderful destination. First stop on the west coast is Hokianga Harbour, one of New Zealand's largest, with some fine sand dunes gracing the north head. Awanui, Houhora, Pukenui, Parengarenga Harbour, Te Kao, Cape Reinga www.lostluggagetales.com /reviews/northland.shtml   (571 words)

Cavalli Beach House : New Zealand Beachfront Accommodation, Northland Luxury Lodge on Beach near Kerikeri The flight back to the Bay of Islands includes spectacular scenery such as the Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay where there is once again the option to stop at a private beach for a swim or just to take a stroll along the beach itself. This area is very remote and without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand with it's pure white Silica sand and crystal clear water. The flight also passes across the Houhora Harbour, Whangaroa Harbour and the Cavalli Islands prior to returning to Cavalli Beach House. www.cavallibeachhouse.com /helitours.html   (836 words)

Degradation examples - Part 1 f039521: a mix of various suffocating growths has killed patches of the seagrass habitat in sheltered places of the harbour. A fast growing organism forming tough vermicelli-like threads has become a nuisance in Parengarenga Harbour. f011302: inside harbours one can expect unusual species, even foreign species, as a result of serious degradation. www.seafriends.org.nz /decay/decay1.htm   (1594 words)

HELETRANZ HELECOPTER SERVICES NEW ZEALZND Depart Omata Estate for a flight to Cape Reinga over-flying Whangaroa Harbour, Doubtless Bay and the almost moonscape sand dunes of Parengarenga Harbour, landing near North Cape and Cape Reinga light houses and the meeting point of two oceans. Depart the Cape and fly down the infamous 90-Mile Beach on the West Coast of the North Island over Kaitaia to Kerikeri (the fruit bowl of the north) then land at Omata Estate for the remainder of the day and overnight. After breakfast we set off west to the Hokianga Harbour then down to the Waipoua Forest landing at Waipoua Lodge where we will leave for the entry point to visit Tane Mahuta (Giant of the forest). www.heletranz.co.nz /tour_capereinga_02.htm   (428 words)

Parengarenga Harbour Bar, New Zealand6 Day Surf Forecast, Tide Tables and Sea Temperature Parengarenga Harbour Bar, New Zealand6 Day Surf Forecast, Tide Tables and Sea Temperature Summary: for Parengarenga Harbour Bar (New Zealand): Mostly dry Warm air temperatures (max 20°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Wed night) Wind will be generally light Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, strong winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon) www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/ParengarengaHarbourBar.1to3.shtml   (114 words)

Teachers Travel Web, homeexchange, home hosting, in Northland,New Zealand. Exploring the Cavalli Islands and Whangaroa harbour are among the highlights To the North is the Aupouri Peninsula, home of Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, North Cape, the Three Kings and three magnificent harbours; Parengarenga Harbour, Houhora Harbour and Rangaunu harbour. In and around the houses and buildings are pockets of native bush and beautifully landscaped parks. www.teacherstravelweb.com /Northland.html   (1377 words)

Geomarine Research Marine biota of Parengarenga Harbour, Northland, New Zealand. Intertidal and subtidal biota and habitats of the central Waitemata Harbour. Introduced marine organisms in New Zealand and their impact in the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland. homepages.ihug.co.nz /~bw.hayward/html/MarineInvertebrateSurvey.htm   (380 words)

The Sea Slug Forum - Melanochlamys lorrainae Two single specimens of the rare opisthobranch, Melanochlamys lorrainae, which has not seen since the 1960's, have been found recently in New Zealand. I found one specimen on an Auckland Museum Institute Conchology Section fieldtrip (20 September 2005) to Paua, Parengarenga Harbour, Northland. It was found under a hump of silty sand near a small low reef. www.seaslugforum.net /display.cfm?id=15046   (429 words)

Picot's New Zealand Charter Boat Guide The water here is surprisingly deep, and the whole harbour drips with history. Kingfish Lodge at the mouth of the harbour (in the foreground of the picture above), and accessible only by water has recently suffered a severe makeover and is now regularly filled with movie stars and vacationing despots. Fifty miles beyond Mangonui lie isolated Parengarenga Harbour (which should be entered only with local knowledge or under ideal conditions) and North Cape. www.charterguide.co.nz /A_area.htm   (1082 words)

The Sea Slug Forum - Philinopsis taronga Earlier in the year my interest in sea slugs generally was sparked by finding some examples of Philinopsis taronga here in Tauranga Harbour NZ. Since then I have kept an eye out for them and have seen their numbers/activity decline during the winter months with only rare sightings of individual animals such as the example in the photo (taken in August). In the lower close-up the creamy yellow spots in the translucent spots are clearly visible. www.seaslugforum.net /showall.cfm?base=philtaro   (3496 words)

Tide Forecaster (New Zealand) - NIWA Science Select where and when the tide forecast is required then press the "Calculate" button. If you try specifying a harbour location that is not part of the model domain the nearest valid open-coast location will be used. Locations that are on dry land will also produce a result for the nearest coastal position, so care is needed when entering the latitude and longitude or clicking on the New Zealand map. www.niwascience.co.nz /services/tides   (300 words)

hosking.htm The Parengarenga beach-dune monitoring programme was commenced in 1982 by Roger McLean and Peter Hosking, The Parengarenga spit (which remains in Maori tenure) is a particularly important Pritchard J, Parnell KE and Nichol SL, 1998, Sediment transport trends, Parengarenga Harbour. www2.sjsu.edu /depts/SocialSciences/hosking.htm   (479 words)

KoalaWorld When the 4-wheel drive tour is complete return to the airfield for the flight home. The flight back to the Bay of Islands includes spectacular scenery such as the Parengarenga Harbour (one of the top ten harbors in the world), Great Exhibition Bay, Houhora Harbour, Cavalli Islands and of course the Bay of Islands. Depart from the Bay of Islands flying over the town of Kaikohe to the coastal town of Opononi on the Hokianga Harbour. www.koalaworld.com /NewZealand/luxury/day3.html   (533 words)

SPRINGBOARD VACATIONS' Cape Reinga Northland New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The flight time for the northbound journey is approximately 1 hour, traveling over some fantastic scenery which includes bush clad hills, the deep Whangaroa Harbour, unspoiled Doubtless Bay and the famous Ninety Mile Beach. We stop at an airfield called Shenstone Farm Airstrip, not far from Cape Reinga. Sand sleds are provided if you'd like to try your hand at a bit of "Sand Surfing". www.springboardvacations.com /newzealand/thrills/saltair.htm   (229 words)

Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Trips, Fly Fishing Gear and Daily News - MidCurrent THE LATEST NEWS and advice on fly fishing, fly fishing gear, fly fishing trips, and fly fishing books and media. Harvey Clark quotes author Craig Worthington extensively on Parengarenga Harbour, one of Worthington's selections for his recent book Fifty Places to Fish Before You Die, in the New Zealand Herald. "'Few natural harbours in New Zealand are so flyfisher-friendly,' writes Worthington. www.midcurrent.com /news/2006/12/fly_fishing_trips_new_zealands.html   (220 words)

Cape Reinga Tours Turf 2 Surf Adventures Kaitaia Te Paki Sand Boarding Far North Cape Reinga Tours New Zealand Pick up and drop off included to any of the Te Paki walks costs $30.00pp. is a new service that operates on Parengarenga harbour, using a purpose built vessel designed to manoeuvre in the shallow waters of Parengarenga and with a fold down front for easy disembarking etc. Passengers board the vessel Sting Ray at Te Pua wharf and travel the short distance to Kokota sand spit where they disembark. www.nzonline.org.nz /turf2surf.htm   (362 words)

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