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Woods Creek Track, Greymouth – A Lesson in History

Posted on November 4, 2018 by coastingnz

Hard to beat a walk in the woods and when it is steeped in history it adds a whole new dimension. Woods Creek Track at Dunganville in the back of Greymouth oozes history – gold mining history complete with tailrace … 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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Waiting for Whitebait – Jacobs River, South Westland

Posted on September 15, 2017 by coastingnz

We load up the whitebait gear and travel to site Almost time to wait for whitebait The stands are lowered and secured in place Almost time to wait for whitebait The stand is ready and nets are set we sit and … 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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Point Elizabeth Track – A little bit of Untamed Wilderness

Posted on July 24, 2017 by coastingnz

  The Point Elizabeth track would have to be Greymouth’s premier walking track.  Running from the shores of North Beach… north of Cobden and finishing at Rapahoe Beach just off State Highway 6 at the gateway to the Great Coast … Continue reading →

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The Winter Blues at Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks

Posted on July 17, 2017 by coastingnz

When we think of the winter blues we think down in the dumps, the moody blues but for the West Coast when we say the winter blues we mean blue skies and blue seas and some of the most fantastic … Continue reading →

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Motukiekie Beach and Rocks – Photography Heaven

Posted on April 16, 2017 by coastingnz

Motukiekie Beach and Rocks seems to be becoming world-renowned.  It used to be a little secret only known by dedicated West Coasters and their friends – and maybe their family, and maybe some of their friends – and maybe some … Continue reading →

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Hidden World of West Coast Coal Mining History

Posted on April 7, 2017 by coastingnz

Growing up as a kid down in Southland was all about farming – rolling green hills dotted with sheep.  In the winter our homes were generally heated with wood and coal.  Never gave a thought to where that coal came … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness Trail – Greymouth to Taramakau River

Posted on September 19, 2016 by coastingnz

Possibly one of the greatest recent additions and assets for Greymouth and the Grey District would have to be the West Coast Wilderness Trail.  The trail starts in Greymouth and goes right through to Ross in the south – some … Continue reading →

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Beach Meander – Great Coast Road

Posted on September 16, 2016 by coastingnz

Love meandering along the beach and with the Great Coast Road at our doorstep, we have plenty of beaches to choose from. Latest little meander was around the 14 mile beach – aptly named as it is around 14 miles … Continue reading →

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