Marble Hill DOC Camp overnight

Sand flies like jumbo jets but a lovely peaceful area right on top of the branch in the alps fault line.

look carefully to see the top of the water and the bottom of the steam. about 2m deep here...
Sand flies like jumbo jets but a lovely peaceful area right on top of the branch in the alps fault line.
look carefully to see the top of the water and the bottom of the steam. about 2m deep here...
Beautiful 1 hr walk from West Bay to Kerr Bay. Typical NZ bush.
High point on the road. Views forever
Very picturesque! Stayed in the DOC camp at West Bay where this jetty is located.
A stop near the top of Tākaka Hill on our way to next destination. We took the tour and learned much about how the caves were formed, what had been discovered so far, including many moa skeletons.Read more
An outcrop of limestone rocks with paths in all directions. Thank goodness for the map! Spent about an hour exploring partly accompanied by a very friendly piwakawaka who would land only inches fromRead more
7am departure from Pōhara dock with Captain Leigh ... just about sunrise. Fantastic day out on the briny catching snapper, terakihi, blue cod, gurnard, leatherjacket, wrasse, mackerel and a barracudaRead more
Natural springs with ultra clear water. A nice 60 min walk through bush, over streams and small bridges, with some spectacular views from the viewing platform hanging over the main springs.
Small but nice japanese style garden to cement a sister city relationship between Nelson and Miyazu. Has a ton of potential but needs a step up in maintenance. Rubbish in a lake, lots of dead andRead more