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Tag Archives: Marlborough
A Room With a View – Picton
Our latest motel managing gig was in Picton. The motels had a wonderful view over the marina and Picton Harbour and our room was no different. We got to enjoy watching the ferries come and go and all the other … Continue reading
Destination Davies Bay
While we were lazingĀ 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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Tagged Anakiwa, Davies Bay, Marlborough, Marlborough Sounds, Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound, Queen Charlotte Track, walking
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A Magical Moment at Momerangi Bay
The previous day had been a lovely one, lazing around at Momerangi Bay on Queen Charlotte Sound. Watching the seals swim under us on the wharf was a something special that we thought would take some beating. But then next … Continue reading
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Tagged dolphins, Marlborough, Marlborough Sounds, Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound
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A Magical Day at Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound
When we finished working at Nelson a week ago we had a couple of days before we were due to start more working in Picton. We were keen for somewhere relaxing and Momerangi Bay on the road around Queen Charlotte … Continue reading
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Tagged Marlborough, Marlborough Sounds, Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound
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Passing Through Picton
En route from Momerangi Bay on the Queen Charlotte Sound to Blenheim it is hard not to stop at the lookout over Picton. This is at the end/beginning of the Queen Charlotte Drive – a road of many corners. Which … Continue reading
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Tagged Marlborough, Marlborough Sounds, Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
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Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound – Part 2
We weren’t quite finished with Momerangi Bay. Or it wasn’t finished with us. There was a lovely last morning to have to ultimately drag ourselves away from. Water, forest, sun, remote – a happy combination.
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Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound – Part 1
From Nelson, we inched our way closer to Blenheim and work. We were enjoying our little bit of summer and were keen for all the sun and relaxation we could find. We were keen for some seaside sun and settled … Continue reading
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Nelson Nice in November
The weather down the Marlborough Sounds in November refused to clear up. And the forecast for Nelson always seemed to be “Fine weather with afternoon sea breezes”. So we loaded up the truck, and we moved to Tahunanui…. The Tahunanui … Continue reading
Titirangi Bay – On the Fringe
We have moved on from November, but there is one more little adventure to mention. While we were down the Marlborough Sounds, we took the opportunity to drive over to Titirangi Bay, north from Kenepuru Sound. We were not sure … Continue reading
Wandom Walking in Wither Hills
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
Hanging Out at Rarangi
Back at the end of September when we finished our three weeks of motel minding in Blenheim we went beach. We started at Rarangi where there is a DoC camp at the far end. Rarangi Beach is a rocky one, … Continue reading
Whites Bay Weekend
This last weekend we spent hanging out at Whites Bay, not far from Blenheim. Whites Bay is one of Marlborough’s best kept secrets, so I better not tell you where it is. It is a lovely Department of Conservation camping/picnic … Continue reading
Changing Islands
Sunday was a day for catching up on some of the administration. And no walk. Later on we moved over to the motels and parked up and moved in. Monday morning we took over for three days. Monday was Waitangi … Continue reading
Unto the Wither Hills
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Psalms 121.1. I had to memorise that in Standard 4 Sunday School. I never forgot it – I learned it well. So well that when the … Continue reading
Walking in the Wither Hills – Photos
Flashback to April again… We’re still in Blenheim and I’m still working on motel accounts. Blenheim is blessed with some great walking and cycling tracks – around the city and nearby. On the south side of the city are the … Continue reading