Scott Point – A small part of Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point homesteadFrom Scandrett Regional Park we headed over to the other side of the peninsula, down a long ridge to Scott Point. This was actually a small part of the Mahurangi Regional Park, the western portion of which we’d visited a few days before. They are separated by a short kayak paddle across the Mahurangi Harbour which narrows down to the Mahurangi River which gave boat access to Warkworth. Thus in times gone by this was a crucial access way.

We parked up on the small flat landing area at the end of the road, with about 300 degree views of Mahurangi Harbour.

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Suzi Motorhome at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

The View Out Our Back Window at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

From Scott Point Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland – looking towards the head of the harbour and the Mahurangi River which leads up to Warkworth. The skiff/pontoon boats are for harvesting oysters.

The forecast was not good, and it was easy enough to see that our spell of fine weather was coming to an end for a while. We went for a quick walk to explore the grounds of the original homestead, a fine old building lovingly restored. Eventually the rain set in and that was it for the day.

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Original Homestead at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Original Homestead at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Detail on Original Homestead at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Detail on Original Homestead at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Lovely Old Trees at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Wyn and Enormous Tree at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland – walking around it took 20 paces

Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park Auckland

Even Stuff Washed Up on the Beach at Scott Point Mahurangi Regional Park looked interesting

Gallery of photos – Scandrett and Scott Point (Mahurangi) Regional Park –  Auckland July 2013

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