New Zealand Naval Archive Page 5 | Aspen Ridge

Otago Harbour

On Thursday, March 29, 2001 I took a cruise up Otago Harbour – out to Taiaroa Head, aboard the Motor Vessel Monarch. This particular tour lasted just over 4 hours. For the most part we traced the route the Deep Freeze picket ships took to sea. These photos were taken on the outbound voyage, starting from Wharf & Fryatt Street, near where the picket ships docked.

Port Chalmers

Logs being shipped to Japan from Port Chalmers

Port Chalmers wharves — Port Chalmers wharves, I’m told the dry-dock is gone.

aspen ridge net — Looking towards Taiaroa Head.

Just outside the harbour at Taiaroa Head a Royal Albatross in flight — Just outside the harbour at Taiaroa Head a Royal Albatross in flight.

aspen ridge net — Seal at foot of Taiaroa Head.

and another shot of the seal — And another shot of the seal.

Lighthouse atop Taiaroa Head entrance to Otago Harbour — Lighthouse atop Taiaroa Head, entrance to Otago Harbour

Looking out to sea from Taiaroa Head

Looking at the entrance of Otago Harbour — Looking at the entrance of Otago Harbou

Gene Spinelli at Campbell Island — Another shot of the entrance. Notice the various types of birds in both photos.

Looking towards the oil wharf, leaving town..

Looking up the channel towards Port Chalmers

Looking towards Fox Street, Port Chalmers.