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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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Striking Gold in Ross

Posted on September 3, 2017 by coastingnz

Ross is a historic gold town just south of Hokitika on the Glacier Highway. Gold was first found in the area in the 1860s and thus the town of Ross was established. With a population of around 300 people it … Continue reading →

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Historic Reefton – the Little Big Town

Posted on May 15, 2017 by coastingnz

The small village of Reefton nestled in the Victoria Forest on the West Coast is immersed in history.  It may be a small village but it is big in every other respect.  So much history it practically oozes from her … Continue reading →

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Back on the Bike – West Coast Wilderness Trail

Posted on April 16, 2016 by coastingnz

On my bike again, I’m so happy to be on my bike again, feel the sun on my face, the wind in my hair, oh it’s so great to be on my bike again…….. Seriously it really is good to … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Hokitika to Lake Kaniere, a Ride of Two Halves

Posted on October 3, 2015 by coastingnz

Back on our bikes again and it is good to give the legs a stretch after our mission ride from our Heaphy weekend. This time we’re taking it a bit more easy and just making the most of the nice … Continue reading →

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Mountain biking Bluff Hill, Southland

Posted on August 28, 2015 by coastingnz

I’m not bluffing (sorry!) when I say the riding at Bluff is a must do. The local mountain bike club have made the most of the forestry area heading up the infamous Bluff Hill with a network of trails. Almost … Continue reading →

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Wheels Go Round in Winter Wonderland – Larrys Creek, Reefton

Posted on July 13, 2015 by coastingnz

Nothing like some fresh air to help you get a good nights sleep and on our latest winter adventure “fresh” air was something we had in abundance. Reefton was our port of call – and if someone asks me what … Continue reading →

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Naseby 12 hour Mountain Bike Event

Posted on April 14, 2015 by coastingnz

April 11 sees the dawn of the annual Naseby 12 hour day/nighter mountain bike race. Thankfully dawn is what we see as it is a lovely autumn morning with the sun coming up over the mountains. After missing a couple … Continue reading →

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