An aerial view of Ngakuta Bay showing the various yachts and launches moored in the bay. The arrow shows the location of the property for sale. Enlarge |
A view of Ngakuta Bay from the Queen Charlotte walking track on the northern side of Grove Arm Enlarge |
This is the welcoming view of Ngakuta Bay as one arrives from Picton along Queen Charlotte Drive. Enlarge |
Low tide at Ngakuta Bay in the early morning. Enlarge |
Once every few years there is a dusting of snow on the highest peaks behind Ngakuta Bay. Enlarge |
An astonishing range of wildlife visits Ngakuta Bay, including many species of wildfowl and other animals (see here, here, and here for more details of this). This photo shows a pod of killer wales Orcinus orca visiting the bay, swimming right past the main jetty. On this occasion two family groups arrived, a female with two calves, and a male with two older juveniles. Enlarge |
Seals, mainly females and pups, are another common sight at Ngakuta Bay, hauling out on the rocky headland on the eastern side of the bay Enlarge |
In the summer months Ngakuta Bay attracts many holiday visitors. The local Ngakuta Bay Community Association is very active in organising fishing competitions and other community activities. Enlarge |
