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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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A Walk up the 10 Mile Valley

Posted on May 12, 2016 by coastingnz

A walk up the 10 mile valley is not be confused with a 10 mile walk……. ok, so seriously who would confuse the two – not me lol After a bit of a stormy night (heavy rain, gale force winds, … Continue reading →

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Reefton – Town of Light

Posted on February 27, 2015 by coastingnz

Welcome to Reefton – town of light.  Reefton was given this slogan due to the fact it was the first town in the Southern Hemisphere to have street lighting.  Says something about the spirit of the community and that spirit … Continue reading →

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Another Day in Paradise – 10 Mile Valley and Creek

Posted on January 30, 2015 by coastingnz

Oh think twice, it’s another day for you and me in paradise oh think twice, ’cause it’s just another day for you you and me in paradise Feeling very blessed – it is times like this that really make you … Continue reading →

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Kowhitirangi Valley and Hokitika Gorge

Posted on August 6, 2014 by coastingnz

Our Sunday drive was a drive less traveled – first round Lake Kaniere into the Kokatahi Valley and then going deeper inland to the Kowhitirangi Valley to finally arrive at the Hokitika Gorge. Renown for its blue-green waters wedged between … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Greymouth – 150 years old

Posted on July 23, 2014 by coastingnz

Happy birthday to Greymouth – 150 years old. On 22 July 1864 Reuben Waite, a storekeeper from Collingwood, crossed the Greymouth bar with 70 prospectors in a chartered paddle steamer. He put his supplies ashore and opened the first store … Continue reading →

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Inangahua Swingbridge Picnic Area and Progress Water Race Track

Posted on November 11, 2013 by coastingnz

Do you ever see signs on the side of the road for points of interest and wonder what is there and is it worth stopping?  We do – so many options on the West Coast, hard to do all of … Continue reading →

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Come fly with me – Nine Mile beach

Posted on October 20, 2013 by coastingnz

Come fly with me, come fly let’s fly away……… Ziggy’s version of collecting air miles – look at me Mum I can fly! Take me to the river, drop me in the water…….. Finally some sunshine after quite a bit … Continue reading →

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Nile River Valley Walk, Charleston

Posted on September 16, 2013 by coastingnz

Some people travel half way round the world to experience scenery like this, others to the other side of the world……. well for us we had to travel 40 minutes up the road.  How blessed are we! Just back from … Continue reading →

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The Night Lights of Rapahoe Beach

Posted on July 10, 2013 by coastingnz

After another mixed day weather wise the late afternoon cleared for another shot at a walk on the Rapahoe beach just south of us at Breakers. Boys are in the car and before long the moans of excitement are coming … Continue reading →

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