The Cape Campbell Lighthouse is located at Cape Campbell in the Marlborough region of the South Island of New Zealand. The first lighthouse at this site was lit on 1 August 1870; it was replaced by the present lighthouse in 1903. This unmarked route follows the beach from the eastern end of the camping ground…
On a recent visit to Akaroa we passed a road called Lighthouse Road, so obviously we had to go and have a look.
We stumbled across this beautiful bay by chance while out for a drive, when we were staying in Westport. The bay is not far off the main road, there are a few holiday homes, a picnic area, tracks and the bay to explore.
The Okarito lagoon is home to endangered wildlife and a wonderful spot for photographers and bird watchers.
The Blue Pools are located approximately an hour from Wanaka, driving towards Haast. This short, easy walk through the mature beech and podocarp forest leads to the Blue Pools, where the clear water flows into the Makarora River.
Knights Point In the 1950″s The Haast bridge was constructed to take the road north along the coast. A second crew began construction south of Ross and progressed south. The two teams met at Kights Point conecting Westland and Otago. Crossing the bridge over the Haast River with Mount Aspiring National Park in the background.…
From Westport, we were traveling to Karamea and saw a signpost to Gentle Annie Beach, about 40 km north of Westport. Like many gravel roads we pass on our journeys, we thought, “What’s down there?” So, as usual, we went to see.
For those of you (like me) who are just a little bit obsessed with sea lions, here are some additional photos. Please check out the other sea lion posts for more. A large male we called big nose!
For a great half-day trip, head to the iconic West Coast town of Blackball, a small town approximately 29 km from Greymouth. Then carry on another 15km to the Pike River memorial
Jackson Bay is a 24 km bay on the southern West Coast of the South Island. The 100 km round trip from Haast is well worth the detour, the road is sealed, and the scenery is stunning!
A small village on the West Coast of the South Island, home to the Paparoa Park Visitor Center and Dolomite Point (directly opposite), the entrance to the Pancake Rocks.
A small but beautiful camp site and picnic area on the shores of Lake Paringa.
If you are looking for a secluded camp site with a beautiful river and great swimming spots and walks try Butchers Flat.
I had just finished a great book by Chris Long who grew up at Gorge River, a secluded place on the West Coast, approx half way between Haast in the North and Milford Sound in the South.
A hidden gem in the Catlins, this beautiful secluded beach is just a short walk from the carpark. The reserve was purchased in 2009 by the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust and the Ministry of Conservation’s Natural Heritage Fund. The trust has fenced off parts of the reserve and created a carpark and walking tracks. Forest and…
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