Tag Archives: Marlborough

A Room With a View – Picton

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ross

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 →

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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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A Magical Moment at Momerangi Bay

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Ross

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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A Magical Day at Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Ross

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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Passing Through Picton

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Ross

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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Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound – Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ross

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

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Ross

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

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Ross

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 →

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Titirangi Bay – On the Fringe

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ross

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 →

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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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Hanging Out at Rarangi

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Ross

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 →

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Whites Bay Weekend

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ross

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 →

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Changing Islands

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Ross

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 →

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Unto the Wither Hills

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ross

“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 →

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Walking in the Wither Hills – Photos

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Ross

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 →

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