Monthly Archives: June 2014

Riding through History – Denniston Plateau

Posted on June 29, 2014 by coastingnz

sssshhhhh – the babies are sleeping. If it was possible I’d be typing this with a silence button although I don’t think it matters as the boys are well and truly out to the count after their adventure today. Actually … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven – Progress Water Race Track

Posted on June 26, 2014 by coastingnz

Climbing, climbing, climbing, up, up and up. They say what goes up must come down but what about going back up again and then back down, up, up, up and then down, down, down only to do it all again … Continue reading →

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A Pub Crawl with a Difference

Posted on June 16, 2014 by coastingnz

The wheels on the bike go round and round, round and round, round and round. Wheels on the bike go round and round all day long…… The wheels certainly turned a lot on our latest ride or do I mean … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect Paradise

Posted on June 14, 2014 by coastingnz

Awesome end to Friday 13th and full moon with a stunning sunset walk on the beach. Picture Perfect Paradise No bias at all of course! Jan and Stephen run Breakers Boutique Accommodation on the Great Coast Road north of Greymouth … Continue reading →

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Water = Rain = Waterfalls

Posted on June 10, 2014 by coastingnz

Yes there is always a positive to rain – it brings out all the waterfalls. It has certainly been wet of late – don’t think I’ve known a start to winter like it as it is normally when we get … Continue reading →

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Early Bird catches the Wave

Posted on June 3, 2014 by coastingnz

They say the early bird catches the worm but in this instance it is the early bird catches the wave. Perfect conditions off Nine Mile for surfing over the long weekend so the hearty made the most of the weather … Continue reading →

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