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About coastingnz

Jan and Stephen live on the Punakaiki coastline, north of Greymouth on the West Coast, NZ and run Breakers Boutique Accommodation. They both enjoy the outdoors and are passionate about things to see and do on the West Coast and would like to share their experiences with you.

Rumble in the Jungle – Murray Creek track, Reefton

Posted on August 5, 2022 by coastingnz

One of our favourite places for mountain biking and hiking is the wee town of Reefton. It is just under an hours drive inland from Greymouth so one of our go-to places when we have some time on our hands … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Matariki

Posted on June 24, 2022 by coastingnz

Today we celebrate Matariki for the first time in Aotearoa (NZ) as a public holiday. Matariki marks the start of the Māori New Year. It is the most significant celebration in the traditional Māori calendar – a time for renewal … Continue reading →

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Old but New – Discovering Siberia Bay, Cape Foulwind

Posted on November 13, 2021 by coastingnz

On a recent visit to Westport we headed out to Cape Foulwind to make the most of a beautiful West Coast Spring day. With beautiful blue skies and loads of sunshine aplenty, getting out for a walk was a must … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Lake Kaniere to Cowboy’s Paradise

Posted on October 30, 2021 by coastingnz

So blessed to have the West Coast Wilderness Trail at our doorstep. At around 135kms, it can easily be broken into bite size (or is that bike size….) chunks. This means we can do same, same or mix it up … Continue reading →

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Point Elizabeth Walk – Nature’s Eye Candy

Posted on October 5, 2021 by coastingnz

Well it has been some time since we walked the Point Elizabeth walkway – why? – well even we can’t answer for sure why we haven’t done this track more often considering it is practically at our back door. We … Continue reading →

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Cycling the Paparoa Track

Posted on August 17, 2021 by coastingnz

We are so lucky to have the most recent Great Walk, The Paparoa Track as part of our big backyard. It is New Zealand’s first purpose built dual purpose hiking and cycling track. Just up the road at Punakaiki – … Continue reading →

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Coal Creek Falls Waterfall Walk in the Rain

Posted on June 16, 2021 by coastingnz

Singing in the rain just singing in the rain, what a glorious feeling to be getting soaked by the rain…… One of our favourite walks on a rainy day is the Coal Creek Falls Waterfall walk in the little village … Continue reading →

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Bruce Bay Wonderland

Posted on November 4, 2020 by coastingnz

Recently we had the good fortune to spend some time at beautiful Bruce Bay in South Westland staying with our good friends Jacqui & John from Mahitahi Lodge.  A fun few days filled with good food, good company, exploring beautiful … Continue reading →

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Lake Matheson Walk, Fox Glacier, South Westland

Posted on October 27, 2020 by coastingnz

Lake Matheson is possibly one of the South Island’s if not New Zealand’s premiere short walks and arguably the most photographed. Most photographers go there in the hope of capturing the picture perfect reflection of Mt Cook and the Southern … Continue reading →

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Grey District, Heart of the West Coast – 5 short walks

Posted on June 24, 2020 by coastingnz

The Grey District is known as the Heart of the West Coast.  An easy 2 hour drive south to the glacier region and to the north we have Buller with The Great Coast Road, numerous beaches and gorgeous bush walks. … Continue reading →

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