Tag Archives: Nelson

Round About Ruby Bay – Nelson

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Ross

From Lake Rotoiti we headed for Nelson. Specifically to Mapua and the Mapua Leisure Park and a fitting funeral service for a former park owner and adventurer. For both of us it was a place of memories where we’d both … 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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Ever Eastward – Farewell Spit to Blenheim

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Ross

We woke up on Wednesday near Farewell Spit to mist and rain and time to go back. Back from Golden Bay to the real world. We stopped off in Takaka to do a few things. And Takaka looked even further … Continue reading →

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Round About Richmond – Near Nelson

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Ross

Monday 23 January we woke to a sunny morning in Murchison. We were in no hurry to leave, still enjoying not having to launch into another day of motel managing. We walked over to the Murchison butchers shop and bought … Continue reading →

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Walking to the Centre of New Zealand – Wednesday 18th February

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Ross

This was the day we went out tramping with the “walking group”. They were more like mountain goats. This was the walking group my sister goes out with. It was lucky we’d done some training – they were fit and … Continue reading →

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