Monthly Archives: April 2013

Morning Meander up the 10 Mile Valley

Posted on April 30, 2013 by coastingnz

Ever do a walk that you’ve done a million times and suddenly it seems more beautiful than you remember – you notice things you haven’t noticed before.  That is what our morning walk up the 10 mile delivered for us. … Continue reading →

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Greymouth Bar – Cobden Tip Head

Posted on April 29, 2013 by coastingnz

Big swells today and high tide made for some exciting action at the Greymouth Bar for the fishing boats coming into port. A notoriously dangerous entrance, when we heard some fishing boats were coming in, we had to go and … Continue reading →

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Coal Creek Falls Waterfall Walk – a Walk in the Rain

Posted on April 22, 2013 by coastingnz

So the northern part of the West Coast was declared an official drought in the middle of March.  We had no rain for over seven weeks.  It was lovely basking in glorious sunshine but not so good for the farmers. … Continue reading →

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Charming Creek Walkway – A charming ride through history

Posted on April 20, 2013 by coastingnz

Had a hot date today – haven’t been together much lately…… a sneaky hour here and there over the last month.  Nothing like the time we usually have together.  Good to see him again, I’d missed him.  Don’t know if … Continue reading →

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Morning beach walk on Rapahoe Beach

Posted on April 19, 2013 by coastingnz

Nice low tides this morning so we headed just down the road to walk the Rapahoe beach for a change in scenery. So spoilt for choice – a beach at our doorstep yet we drive for two miles to do … Continue reading →

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Nelson Creek Walks – Part 2, Callaghan’s Track

Posted on April 15, 2013 by coastingnz

Welcome back…… we’ve just done the first section of Colls Dam walk and joined up with Callaghan’s Track at Nelson Creek.  The sign says 45 minutes to the top.  This whole area is an historic gold mining area so the … Continue reading →

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Nelson Creek Walks – Part 1 Colls Dam

Posted on April 15, 2013 by coastingnz

West Coast bush – just when you think it can’t get any better we find another track to explore and the bush scenery surpasses our past explorations elsewhere. ok, so for this walk I’m breaking it into two blogs to … Continue reading →

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Jeddyboy – the original Breakers dog

Posted on April 11, 2013 by coastingnz

This is a short memoir of my angel boy Jeddyboy.  Jed came with me for my move to the West Coast back in 2004.  We came on our own, not knowing a single soul.  Jed was my best friend, my … Continue reading →

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Goldsborough Revisited

Posted on April 10, 2013 by coastingnz

I want to say this is one of my favourite bush walks on the coast, but they are all so lovely.  This one is special though – so beautiful and peaceful.  Would definitely be my favourite camping spot and would … Continue reading →

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Sunset at Breakers

Posted on April 9, 2013 by coastingnz

Had to share these with you.  Last couple of nights have given us some stunning sunsets and tonight was no exception.  I won’t rabbit on, just leave you with these images. Breakers is a boutique accommodation on the Great Coast … Continue reading →

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