The Secret Seven have a new adventure!

November 2022 A group of 7 Wokkers departed Nelson on 14 November 2022 for Torrent Bay.

Torrent Bay was chosen as the road to French Pass was compromised with major works being carried out on the road from Nelson to French Pass. Wokkers would have had to trailer boats via St Arnaud. So we were able to use the Easton Family accommodation at Torrent Bay. In order to get the tide at Kaiteriteri we left Nelson at 0900 hrs. Upon arrival one boat had a flat battery. The other was being parked on private land but the trailer had been removed. This caused much confusion as the trailer keys were in the boat which had been launched. However eventually we got under way 2 boats + 7 wokkers and all the gear (wok etc). Upon arrival Richard got his Quad bike and transported all to the house.

One wokkers had a first of the season swim (in front of tourists) trying to unload the boat. The usual happened when the boat and the jetty parted company. A great afternoon fishing just off shore with abundant snapper and cod. Next day turned out the same fine and clear. A lunch stop at the Falls River Inlet at high tide.

Lunch at Falls River

Next day was an early start 0530am to get the tide. (Boats were anchored around in the lagoon) Most were able to get up early and we expected great things with the early start.

Torrent Bay Jetty

One Wokker did catch a big John Dory

John Dory!

Fishing again was excellent with plenty of snapper. Some wokkers were able to see the recovered Kaka (a NZ large native bird) in the trees after we returned for brunch. The day saw another good haul of fish.

The catch.

George was able to dive on the Bark Bay reef over several days. And as requested was able to get enough Crays for us all to take one home. Plus, entrée before dinner. Our Chef and his assistant did a great job.

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Many thanks to the Easton family who made this very successful trip possible.