Marcus arrives in the Manukau Harbour via container ship and uses a variety of sea going vehicles to explore Auckland's neglected harbour. Spookier than it sounds!
Marcus discovers there's more to learn about Piha than Piha Rescue. He goes nude - again - and boats the Kaipara exploring its and his own fish canning history.
Marcus asks why the Hokianga can sometimes feel like a separate state of New Zealand; he has a lesson in horse riding and astronomy; and fails to avoid being sentimental about Opo the dolphin.
Marcus goes further north than he has ever been in New Zealand, to Cape Reinga and beyond to the Three Kings. There he touches what was once the world's rarest plant, and then turns for home.
This is the boat episode - house boats; canoes; dinghies; and a two master. Marcus travels by boats to the Bay of Islands where he falls in love with light houses and islands again.
Is the history of concrete interesting? Marcus finds that it is on Limestone Island. He also gets fascinated by the history of gambling and whaling.
Marcus visits Tiri, Kauwau and Little Barrier Island.
Marcus drives the length of Great Barrier and the Coromandel.
Marcus finds New Zealand's only feral donkeys surprisingly close to Auckland; he goes to New Zealand's party island; and he ends up talking to his dad.
What is there to like about Auckland? Marcus finds a great deal and he ends his journey with the alphabet of Auckland likes.