Monthly Archives: December 2015

Greymouth Views – Substation walk to Freyberg Terrace

Posted on December 29, 2015 by coastingnz

When my parents come to visit we always like to try to take them somewhere they haven’t been before to help showcase this beautiful region we live in. Our latest little excursion was the substation walk in the back of … Continue reading →

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Evening Rock Hop – 8 Mile Beach to 9 Mile Beach

Posted on December 27, 2015 by coastingnz

Another gorgeous evening and perfect opportunity to take my parents, visiting from Invercargill for the Xmas break, for an explore out on the rocks. Not just any rocks though – 8 mile beach to 9 mile beach.  Well actually it … Continue reading →

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Surfs Up Nine Mile Beach, Great Coast Road

Posted on December 27, 2015 by coastingnz

Stunning summer’s day and the surf is up Not a bad view while out surfing with crystal clear blue skies and fabulous rock formations out at sea. Great Coast Road, West Coast – would have to be surfer’s paradise – … Continue reading →

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Craziness of Summer

Posted on December 21, 2015 by coastingnz

Don’t you just love the craziness of summer – El Nino we were told for this year I’m guessing that hail constitutes El Nino.  This is from last week – huge hail storm in Christchurch – in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Showcasing West Coast scenery via West Coast Wilderness Trail

Posted on December 14, 2015 by coastingnz

With friends visiting recently from the USA we thought what better way to showcase some West Coast scenery than with the West Coast Wilderness Trail. No time to do the whole thing and to be honest I don’t think for … Continue reading →

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Christchurch – Quake City, Shaken and Stirred

Posted on December 13, 2015 by coastingnz

Four years ago saw the devastating earthquake hit Christchurch. With mass destruction in the city centre and the tragic loss of 185 lives this was the first time we had been across the hill to see the damage. It was … Continue reading →

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The Drive Home – Great Coast Road, Westport to Greymouth

Posted on December 11, 2015 by coastingnz

After a recent little breakway to Cape Foulwind near Westport, it was soon time to head for home.  It is a gorgeous drive following State Highway 6 – the coastal route from Westport to Greymouth aka us!  This drive was … Continue reading →

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