Category Archives: NZ flora and fauna

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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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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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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Virtual Mystery Tour West Coast – Grey District, Heart of the West Coast

Posted on May 9, 2020 by coastingnz

Well it seems an apt time to showcase our own Grey District – heart of the West Coast.  A great place to base yourself to explore north and south – east and west, no not west, you’ll be in Australia.  … Continue reading →

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Virtual Mystery Tour West Coast – Oparara Basin, Karamea

Posted on April 26, 2020 by coastingnz

I know I haven’t been around much in the blogging world of late – for some time actually.  Thought given the turmoils of the world lately it was a good time to pop back in and say hi.  Going to … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Wonders of South Westland – Mahitahi River Valley

Posted on October 5, 2017 by coastingnz

Stephen and I are fortunate to see and do some pretty special things in our time exploring the West Coast and a recent visit to beautiful Bruce Bay  is definitely up there and added to that list of special things … Continue reading →

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10 Mile Valley – Valley of Mines Becomes Valley of Waterfalls

Posted on August 13, 2017 by coastingnz

Drip, drip, drip, plop, plop, plop gurgle, gurgle, gurgle, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh That’s the sound of the rain slowly turning the 10 mile valley from the Valley of Mines into the Valley of Waterfalls. Many people curse the rain but … Continue reading →

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The Road Less Traveled – Taking a Drive through Untamed Natural Wilderness

Posted on August 11, 2017 by coastingnz

It is so easy to get caught up with following the mainstream – be it in everyday life and including a road well-traveled.  Sometimes we like to get in the car and just go for a drive – nowhere in … Continue reading →

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