Category Archives: Walks

Destination Davies Bay

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ross

While we were lazing at Momerangi Bay on Queen Charlotte Sound last week, we thought some exercise would be good. Nothing too strenuous. Just a nice walk on the first part of that end of the Queen Charlotte Track. To Davies … Continue reading →

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Flat Out in Porirua

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Ross

From Picton we headed on to Blenheim and a couple of weeks work at motels there. Then the day we finished there we flew over to Wellington to start work at motels in Porirua the next day. This was a … Continue reading →

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Beginning of the Buller – Lake Rotoiti

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Ross

Each time we have been to St Anaud/ Lake Rotoiti we have been surprised to see that that is where the Buller River starts. The Buller River is the lake outlet. So any journey from Westport to St Anaud en … Continue reading →

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Murchison in the Middle

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Ross

Up the Buller River from Westport, past Hawks Crag, past Inungahua Junction (and its Earthquake Museum), the Buller River runs past the small town of Murchison. It is small as towns go, but the biggest town for a long way … Continue reading →

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Charmed By The Charming Creek Walkway

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Ross

We’d heard a bit about the Charming Creek Walk. We had some time to spare. The sun was shining. This was the day. We dug out our walking poles and we headed up the coast from Westport. After a stop … Continue reading →

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Totaranui – The Other Way

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Ross

A couple of days after our walk north from Totaranui we headed south. This is the direction of the main Abel Tasman Track/Walk. We’d spent a few days watching all the people coming and going. Either heading off all fresh … Continue reading →

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Joining Up The Dots – Abel Tasman National Park

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Ross

The fine February weather continued at Totaranui. Next morning was just glorious. Down the beach was the place to be at 7am. Calm and clear. Waves measured in millimetres. No early-morning swim this time – just a stroll…

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Wandom Walking in Wither Hills

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Ross

The first big break from work we had in Blenheim we hung out around Blenheim. We had a few things to catch up with, and some rest and relaxation to do. The weather was warm and spring was in the … Continue reading →

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In Search of South Head – Kaipara Harbour

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Ross

Having passed up on one day when the weather didn’t seem as bad as was predicted, we headed off the next day in search of the sun and the South Head of Kaipara Harbour. Back in the winter of 2009 … Continue reading →

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Piwakawaka Bay – Pelorous Sound

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Ross

  Piwakawaka is Maori for fantail – as in fantail birds. There you go, maybe you learned something? Don’t say this blog isn’t educational. I learnt something anyway. Elaine Bay is a bit of a secret and the walks from … Continue reading →

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Again the Archer Track – Sound Secret

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Ross

It was just last week that we were at Elaine Bay in Marlborough Sounds, down towards French Pass. After a rough couple of days the sun came out. Which made all the difference. And gradually the wind died down, which … Continue reading →

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Back to the Wither Hills

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Ross

Yesterday we continued resting up. And did a few things around town in Blenheim. And finally headed out for a walk later in the afternoon. We were parked up not far from the Wither Hills, so off we went. Wyn … Continue reading →

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All Over The Place – Down in Dunedin

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Ross

So that was Hamilton in June. Interesting and cold. From there we headed north, via Paeroa where we borrowed some power to get properly charged up again. Somehow we didn’t seem to be making enough electricity or storing enough, or … Continue reading →

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The River Through Hamilton

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Ross

After exploring Hamilton’s lake and gardens on the Saturday, we set out on the Sunday to check out Hamilton’s river. The Waikato river slices through the middle of the city. Although I suppose the city was built around the Waikato … Continue reading →

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Once More Around

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Ross

Back in May, while things were still not at full-tilt with the kiwifruit, we took any opportunity to get out and enjoy the days. Around Mount Maunganui remained a favourite. It is a nice round trip with a variety of … Continue reading →

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