Forgotten Military History

It was a beautiful day so we decided to visit the gun emplacements at Harrington point on the Otago Peninsular.

Update October 2015

Hi Everyone Well daylight saving is here and the days are warming up!! It seems like it’s been a long winter.

Founders Heritage Park – Nelson

If you are in the Nelson Area and have a few hours to spare, spend some time at Founders Heritage Park.

Beaumont millenium track

This track runs between Millers Flat and Beaumont on the north side of the Clutha River.

New Zealand Photos

Hi – By now you will probably have realised that I enjoy taking photos rather than writing text – that’s why I have about 60 posts in draft!!!

Tasman Valley

If you are in the Mount Cook area, take a drive up the Tasman Valley for amazing views of Mount Cook, the Tasman glacier and Tasman Lake.

Purakaunui Bay – Catlins

See the highest cliffs in the Catlins and explore the sheltered beach and rocky shore of Purakaunui Bay.

Poolburn Dam

Poolburn Dam on Rough Ridge in the Ida Valley is isolated with rugged, beautiful scenery.

Winter in Naseby

Naseby – a picturesque small town, a beautiful, peaceful spot in the Maniototo area of Central Otago, New Zealand.

Kohaihai

The Kohaihai River mouth is the furthest point north you can reach by road on the stunning and wild West Coast of the South Island. Going south, the road ends about 10km past the Anatori River mouth (see my post on Anatori). The area in between is mostly part of the Kahurangi National Park, with…