Auckland - The City of Sails

This photo was taken from Devonport near the wharf where ferry service is available to several points in and around the Auckland bay. We spent our Saturday with Elder and Sister McMullin from the Sydney office touring the Devonport peninsula and the Auckland harbor on the east coast of the North Island. Later in the afternoon, we drove 45 minutes to the Gannett Colony on the west coast of the North Island. This is one of the most scenic sites in the country. We plan to take the ferry to Rangitoto Island this next week. Rangitoto is the volcanic island that we can see from our balcony that overlooks Takapuna Bay. The island is uninhabited but is a very popular tourist destination with many walking and hiking trails.