Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Explore Whangarei Heads


 Looking down from Mt Lion Track onto Smugglers Bay


 Top of Mt Lion Looking out towards the Poor Knights Islands

Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand

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Diving and Fishing at Whangarei Heads


 Dinner!
 and some crayfish to add


Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Dolphins at Whangarei Heads


 Pod of dolphins feeding at Whangarei Heads.  Summer is here!



Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand
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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Dolphins at Whangarei Heads

A large pod of dolphins came into Whangarei Harbour today and came right beside the boat to check us out.



These Dolphins often visit us at Breakaway.  We never get tired of seeing them.



Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand
Ph             09 4340711      
Mobile 02102622457
www.breakawayretreat.co.nz
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Bream Head Reserve Walking Track - Peach Cove to Ocean Beach Whangarei Heads


The start of the Peach Cove / Ocean Beach Track in the Bream Head Scenic Reserve.

 Today we walked the Ocean Beach Car Park track, starting at the Peach Cove car park we followed the track up the ridge until the Ocean Beach Track turn off on your left.   There are some spectacular views to be seen along the way.

Rock formation on track to Ocean Beach.



Looking down to Bream Head.  A the bottom of the picture is the remains of the World War II radar station.


Picture board of the old radar station at Ocean Beach.

View looking back down from Bream Head Reserve track of Ocean Beach

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Fishing at Whangarei Heads

              Some good size Kahawai can be picked up in and around reef systems over the summer




Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand
Ph             09 4340711      
Mobile 02102622457
www.breakawayretreat.co.nz
www.breakawayretreat.blogspot.com
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Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand
 
Ph             09 4340711      
Mobile 02102622457
www.breakawayretreat.co.nz
www.breakawayretreat.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/BreakawayRetreatWhangarei

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Dolphins at Whangarei Heads


Playing with some dolphins in front of Breakaway Retreat Whangarei Heads.


This pod stayed around all afternoon playing with seaweed.




Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand
 


Friday, October 21, 2011

Orca's at Whangarei Heads



These Orca came right up to the boat and checked us out amazing sight!





Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand
 

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Whangarei Heads - Whangarei: Love It Here





Local artist, Laurence Berry, shares his love of Whangarei Heads in this short video clip.   Video clip was created by Whangarei: Love it Here.


Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand
 

Friday, August 26, 2011

A perfect winters day at Whangarei Heads - Perfect for fishing, diving, walking or visiting many of our gorgeous beaches at Whangarei Heads.


A perfect winters day here at Breakaway Retreat, Whangarei Heads? The weather is perfect for fishing, diving, walking or visiting many of our gorgeous beaches at Whangarei Heads or relaxing on the deck enjoying the views. We have had the pleasure of seeing Orca's passing several times this week.

Are you looking for accommodation for your diving trip to The Poor Knights Islands. Breakaway Retreat is only 1 hour drive from your departure point. Stay in luxury and enjoy a long hot soak in the spa bath after your dive.

To book your accommodation for your diving trip email us at: breakaway@breakawayretreat.co.nz


Mark & Sheelagh Prosser
Breakaway Retreat - Qualmark 4 Star Plus Luxury Accommodation
1856 Whangarei Heads Rd
RD4 McLeod Bay
Whangarei
New Zealand

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