Monthly Archives: September 2015

Sunsets and Night Sky – a Night out at Kapitea Reservoir

Posted on September 24, 2015 by coastingnz

My husband sure knows how to show a girl a good time!  Seriously it was an awesome night out. We headed out to Kapitea Reservoir in behind the little village of Kumara to catch the last of the sunset as … Continue reading →

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The Great Coast Road – a Beach Walk

Posted on September 21, 2015 by coastingnz

Summer time and the living is easy…… nope too early but wow it sure feels like summer today. Clear blue skies, sun is shining and it is warm.  There is still a cool breeze but when you’re in the shelter … Continue reading →

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Spring Sunset at Breakers

Posted on September 20, 2015 by coastingnz

Hard to beat a sunset in Spring with the sun hitting the water in the perfect position for viewing from Breakers Last night was nothing short of a pearler with just the right amount of cloud around for the colours … Continue reading →

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10 Mile Valley Walk, A History of Coal

Posted on September 16, 2015 by coastingnz

10 mile valley is a walk of contrasts in both history and beautiful scenery. On our latest walk it was also a contrast with the weather – started with sunshine then some drizzly rain was thrown in, cold wind, changed … Continue reading →

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The drive home – Roxburgh Gorge, Lake Wanaka, Haast Pass and Hunts Beach

Posted on September 14, 2015 by coastingnz

The drive home from Invercargill to Greymouth is a long one to say the least so after a recent trip down south, we broke it up with an overnight at Hunts Beach at the southern end of the West Coast. … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Kumara Tramline to Boardwalk Kapitea Reservoir

Posted on September 9, 2015 by coastingnz

Whew – that is quite the title isn’t it. One of the things I love about the West Coast Wilderness Trail is you can make your bike ride as long or as short as you like.  You have so many … Continue reading →

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Riverton – white baiting, rivers and beach walks

Posted on September 3, 2015 by coastingnz

I love Riverton.  Gorgeous coastal town near the bottom of the South Island and practically nearly completely opposite Invercargill – well it seems like it anyway. A little fishing port so complete with river, river inlet, sea views and gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Nine Mile Beach Great Coast Road – Home

Posted on September 2, 2015 by coastingnz

Hello, hello, It’s good to be back its good to be back, hello, hello, its good to be back, hello, hello Back from our trip away down to Southland to visit with family and friends and what a welcome we … Continue reading →

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Invercargill Estuary Walk

Posted on September 1, 2015 by coastingnz

This is a relatively new walk to Invercargill. I say new – perhaps more new to me since growing up here as a kid – I suspect it has been here longer than I realise…… It starts at the old … Continue reading →

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