Sailing in the azure waters of Abel Tasman National Park doesn't get much better than this.
This quote speaks to me ..... “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than one seeks.”
Our nearest neighbours are several families of noisy, boisterous tui. They feast on nectar from our kowhai and harakeke flowers in the ...........
The distinctive, granite headland of Separation Point, forms a natural boundary between Golden Bay and Tasman ...............
We recently travelled through the South Island stopping in some of NZ's most scenic locations; Mt Cook, Ahuriri Valley, Mavora Lakes, Wanaka & Queenstown. Although we love NZ's mountainous environment we always miss the sea........
The trail alongside the Wainui River in Abel Tasman National Park, is a perfect afternoon walk with a lovely mix of NZ rainforest, superb trees, beautiful river, arriving at a waterfall........
Cerus, the wild bull from Greek mytholgy, was tamed by Persephone and was made into the Taurus constellation. ....
When the wind doesn't blow, this sailor sits in his yacht off Tata Islands sketching and photographing.....
Anyone familiar with the New Zealand environment will love this little guy.The Piwakawaka or fantail is a cheeky wee bird commonly seen .......
The Haast River, rises near Haast Pass in the Southern Alps and flows north in a deep, narrow mountain valley to join the ......
One of the pleasures of living near the beach is experiencing the changing moods of the coastal landscape.... the storms, the wild nor-west winds, the sunsets and sunrises and long Sunday walks on a crisp winter's day.....
On a recent sailing adventure to Abel Tasman National Park we arrived at our safe anchorage in the lee of Adele Island just before dusk. Our arrival was announced by bird song...........
Abel Tasman National Park may be NZ's smallest national park but it has the biggest profile around the world. We sail in this coastal paradise where golden sand beaches......
Totaranui Beach, in the heart of Abel Tasman National Park is a camper’s paradise. 32 km east of Takaka, Golden Bay, the Department of Conservation maintain an excellent camping ground and Information Centre ...................
One of the pleasures of living near the beach is experiencing the changing moods of the coastal landscape....
Our first port of call after closing the gallery at the start of winter is Byron Bay, Australia. Our kids have settled here in this rather delightful location which is often described.............
Peter's fascination for wild storms at sea has resulted in another amazing seascape....
Shag Rock or Rapanui, as it is known to local Maori, was a distinctive landmark which stood at the entrance of the Avon Heathcote Estuary, until it crumbled in the February 2011 ..............
Peter and I have always had on our bucket list the seriously challenging tramp from the Aorere Valley to the Cobb Valley via the Douglas ..............