A trip to the mini-beach on North Head

I think that when most people here think of Auckland's North Head, they think of the the World War II gun emplacements, tunnels and other fortifications. And why not? Those attractions are the obvious ones. Personally, I didn't even know that North Head also has a tiny, mostly overlooked beach on it for quite some time. I came across it one day as we were winding up our day of subterranean exploring. Now that I know about it, I like to start each visit I make to NH with a quick look at this little gem of a beach. 

I think that it's at its best at low tide. That's the only time when you can see some unique tide pools among the rocks. 

Unfortunately, It was not low tide when I took the pictures I'll show you today, but, all is not lost. I found a picture I had taken back on 3-8-15 of the boys sitting on the rocks above the most impressive (in my opinion) tide pool grotto. Take a look at this.

Here are the pictures I took recently of our trip out there. 

 A busy day at the Devonport Wharf.
The smaller ferry in the foreground is one coming and going across the harbour to Auckland, while the big one in the back is one that does the Auckland/Devonport to Waiheke run. 

The view across the street from the Wharf-side bus stop.

 The trail down to the beach
Here we have a row of trees showing off their root systems. 

 Looking down the length of the beach. It's just a little one.

 You no doubt recognize Rangitoto out there. 

 Rocks and water. What a combination. 

 The currents moving around this rock with its hollow were mesmerizing. 

 I'm out on a rock looking back toward the beach.

 Look what's going by.

This is one of NZ's yatchs that is of the type used in the America's Cup races. It provides two-hour sails around Auckland's harbor. They are outward bound. 

Finally, here is a very short video that I took a few minutes later and not far from the beach. It was a glorious day to be out and about. Jeanne and I had a blast. Our adventure continued along the outer edge of North Head and deep beneath it as well. Stay tuned... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7FBWIcTCw&feature=youtu.be

BTW....

It's Pi Day today. 

Gotta have pie for every course on Pi Day!