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Pukatea – Whites Bay Blenheim

December 10, 2021 by rosemary Leave a Comment

Pukatea whites bay

What is not to like – this is New Zealand at it’s best – accessible but off the beaten track Pukatea or Whites Bay is a beautiful Department of Conservation (DOC) campground Surrounded by native bush full of  birds with a safe beach and heaps of walks to explore.  At night a short walk will lead you to a  beautiful glow worm grotto. During the day you … [Read more...]

On the Coastal Pacific to Blenheim for the weekend

July 2, 2021 by rosemary Leave a Comment

Kaikoura Moutains with snow at the Clarence River

Waiharakeke is the name for Blenheim and we have decided to do an overnight mid winter trip on the Coastal Pacific Train and take our ebikes. Loading our bikes on the train in Christchurch at 6.30am in the middle of winter was a stretch for this normally late riser. (You can leave your car at the station for free) But it was worth it. I dozed a little until the sun came … [Read more...]

Elaine Bay in the Marlborough Sounds

December 13, 2020 by rosemary 3 Comments

French Pass Marlborough Sounds

Perhaps as the crow flys it is not a long way, but once we turned off after Pelorus Bridge (great coffee, food and walks there) in the Rai Valley the road narrowed and snaked out along the ridge lines, we slowed down and were very grateful that we were not towing our new caravan – this would definitely be a challenging first tow, not a straight line in sight. The road … [Read more...]

Exploring the Marlborough Sounds

January 14, 2019 by rosemary 3 Comments

The Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island of New Zealand is a treasure most only see when they sail into Picton on the InterIslander Ferry from Wellington. This is a beautiful trip, but to get the full magic of the Sounds, you need to explore the other less frequented sounds such as Queen Charlotte – via the Famous Walkway, or via a boat trip.  We have … [Read more...]

Ngakuta Bay – Bach by the Sea

January 14, 2019 by rosemary 1 Comment

Ngakuta bay bach

Drive from Picton towards Nelson on the Scenic Route to Havelock.  This is a winding coastal road, with great views out to the sounds and lots of lookout spots to take it in. Ngakuta Bay is on this road. On this road keep an eye out for small bays you can only walk to, The Grove - a community that must have the most fun letter boxes, Department of Conservation … [Read more...]

Queen Charlotte Sound by Water

June 24, 2015 by rosemary Leave a Comment

You can explore the Queen Charlotte Sounds at the top of the South Island of New Zealand by foot, by mountain bike or by boat. Queen Charlotte Walkway is famous Stretching between the Queen Charlotte and Keneperu Sound. A 70km track renowned for its stunning views and contrasting landscape, historical landmarks and wonderful variety of native bush and wildlife. Last … [Read more...]

Blenheim – a great biking town

June 21, 2015 by rosemary 4 Comments

Blenheim bike trails - by the river

We are staying in a cabin at the Top 10 Holiday Park on the edge of Blenheim, central, clean and friendly. This is definitely a great biking town We have brought our bikes along, but we could have hired them here or several of the bike shops in town. We quickly discover the trails beside the river which go for miles on both sides, for some of the time alongside a small … [Read more...]

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Wine – Organic and Marlborough

June 21, 2015 by rosemary 3 Comments

Autumn Colours

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