Monthly Archives: June 2015

Our Winter Paradise on Sunset

Posted on June 22, 2015 by coastingnz

Beautiful days with stunning sunsets, that’s what our winters are all about here on the West Coast – well usually.  After a huge front hit late last week it was great to get our “normal” winter weather back. Talked Stephen … Continue reading →

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Tackling the Ted McGrath Memorial Walk on our Mountain Bikes

Posted on June 20, 2015 by coastingnz

Rain, rain, rain – oh boy oh boy did we have some rain but thankfully finally we awoke to clear skies. Wanting to make the most the great weather we  set off with some trepidation to tackle the notorious Ted … Continue reading →

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West Coast Treetop Walkway – A Walk with the Giants

Posted on June 18, 2015 by coastingnz

Whenever we have my parents visit we always try to showcase something they haven’t seen before on their visits to the West Coast. With clear skies and sunshine we headed south to check out the West Coast Treetop Walkway. Based … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Night Riding – Point Elizabeth Track

Posted on June 16, 2015 by coastingnz

Hard to beat a hot shower after a cold night out on the bike. We may have picked the coldest night of the year so far but it was totally worth it. Stephen says there was definitely shrinkage – he … Continue reading →

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Winter Reflections Lake Matheson, South Westland

Posted on June 9, 2015 by coastingnz

While I took some Mummy time with the boys Stephen headed off to Lake Matheson to make the most of the near perfect winter conditions. Near perfect – hard to better it really with mirror like conditions that the lake … Continue reading →

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10 Mile Valley – Coal Valley

Posted on June 8, 2015 by coastingnz

Home from holiday and in need of a leg stretch it’s hard to go past a walk up the 10 mile valley. Coincidentally we were sent a link to some archive footage from the 1970s of the 10 mile – … Continue reading →

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Lake Ianthe as the Sun Sets

Posted on June 6, 2015 by coastingnz

Back on the Coast after being away for a couple of weeks and it is great to be home.  Heading down to Franz Josef to pick up the boys and en route we were blessed with a stunning sunset. Timed … Continue reading →

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