Moderate holding on sandy bottom, best in 3-5 metres on the
northeastern side of the bay in north quadrant winds or at the
southern end of he bay in westerlies. Can be rolly from north and
northeast swells.

Moderate holding in 3-5 metres on sandy shingly bottom. Best shelter
from north quadrant winds. Can be a bit rolly.

Sheltered from all winds. Good holding in 2-4 metres on muddy bottom.
Subject to some roll from an easterly swell. There is a small township
here and the base for dive charter companies serving the Poor Knights
Islands.

Very sheltered from all but east quadrant winds. Anchor in 3-5 metres
off the beach in the middle of the bay, good holding on sandy bottom.

Good holding in 3-5 metres on sandy bottom. Best in south quarter
winds but some shelter form east in the smaller Whale Bay on the
eastern side also. Very picturesque bay with a walking track.

Fair weather anchorage sheltered from south and east quadrant winds.
Anchor in 3-4 metres on sandy bottom tucked in on the inside of
Motutohe Island.

Good holding in 3-5 metres off the beach on the northern side on sandy
bottom, sheltered from all but north quadrant winds and swell. In
westerly conditions anchor on the western side in 7 metres.
Mimiwhangata is a beautiful spot and popular camping area to which
families return year after year. This is a marine park with no
commercial fishing and restrictions on recreational fishing, check
www.doc.govt.nz for details.

Huge anchorage, pick your spot depending on the conditions. Very good holding in a large area of 3 metres on muddy bottom. You can get closest to
shore on the northern side of the bay. Well sheltered from easterly winds and swell.

Eastern end of the large anchorage that joins up with Sandy Bay. Very good holding in in 2-4 metres on muddy sandy bottom. Great shelter from easterly quater winds and swell.