Tag Archives: West Coast

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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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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Lake Mahinapua Sunset Reflections

Posted on July 11, 2016 by coastingnz

On a recent drive back from Franz Josef Stephen suggested calling into Lake Mahinapua just south of Hokitika.  It isn’t somewhere we visit often as not dog friendly and well it isn’t often the boys aren’t with us.  Not this … Continue reading →

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Wheeling Through West Coast Wonderland

Posted on June 26, 2016 by coastingnz

The Wheels on the bike go round and round, round and round, round and round, wheels on the bike go round and round – oh my gosh forever!  Can’t believe I’m thinking this but I could do with a hill … Continue reading →

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AB608 Passchendaele steam train Visits Greymouth

Posted on October 31, 2015 by coastingnz

The West Coast has been very fortunate to be included in the South Island Centennial Rail tour of the AB608 Passchendaele steam train. What a beauty.  Built in 1915 in Christchurch she was renamed in 1925 in memory of soldiers … Continue reading →

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A Walk of Contrasts in Charleston

Posted on May 13, 2015 by coastingnz

Our West Coast scenery never ceases to amaze me and our latest walk was no exception. With much rain of late we were all desperate to get out in the fresh air and have a good leg stretch. Initially thinking … Continue reading →

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Bruce Bay, South Westland, West Coast of the Southern Alps

Posted on April 22, 2015 by coastingnz

With a recent trip away to Central Otago and coming home a day earlier than planned we broke our drive up with a night at the beautiful Bruce Bay in South Westland. Did a short stop on the edge of … 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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Rewanui Incline in the Summer Sunshine

Posted on February 17, 2015 by coastingnz

oh summer sun so lovely to see you and feel your warmth on my back as I walk. We’re heading up Rewanui Incline in the hills behind Dunnolie.  This is coal mining country and we’re following the old incline from … Continue reading →

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