The Cobb Valley in Kahurangi National Park is a realist artist’s paradise. It has a diversity ................
Wainui Bay is the northern gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. This huge tidal inlet and sandspit is composed of golden granite sand typical .........
Wharariki Beach is a wild and dramatic place in the north-western corner of Golden Bay.....
One of the many pleasures of living in Golden Bay are the diverse and numerous day walks. We often take visitors and friends...........
Peter has revisited Boulder Lake in Kahurangi National Park because it is an absolute favourite of many Golden Bay trampers ...................
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 alpine area of Nelson Lakes National Park is another of our favourite tramping......
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........
These historic wee baches which are considered locally as true icons of the original kiwi bach......
The Douglas Range track which links the Aorere Valley with the Cobb Valley, is one of the most spectacular tramps in Kahurangi National Park.....
Cerus, the wild bull from Greek mytholgy, was tamed by Persephone and was made into the Taurus constellation. ....
Farewell Spit, New Zealand’s longest sandspit, curves around Golden Bay to create a wading bird sanctuary of international significance........