January 29th, 2009 | Published in General
I was really fortunate enough to go for another flight with a friend. This time we flew over Mount Aurthur and over the Kahurangi National Park. Stunning and WOW spring to mind!!!
Kahurangi Park
Wharaiki Beach
January 11th, 2009 | Published in Family trips, General, kids
The children having a great time
Finding crabs on Ruby bay beach
McKee Domain Picnic
January 9th, 2009 | Published in Abel Tasman, Family trips, kayak trips, kids
The highlight of our summer holidays was definitely our kayaking trip to Mutton Cove where we got to stay one night.
We started at Tata beach in Golden bay and set off across the Wainui Inlet. Unfortunately the swell started to get up and it got a little scary! But a short rest on the first beach was excellent.
Ben resting on the beach - waiting for the waves to calm down.
We got to see quite a bit of wildlife. Out to sea opposite Whariwharangi beach we watched a seal thrashing an octopus about.
Hannah watching the seal thrashing an octopus
A little further on we spotted a little penguin.
The small dot in the water is a penguin!
Around separation point we saw a lot of seals
And the seals watched us!!
Andy and Ben heading into Mutton Cove
Even Hannahs Bear had to come!!
Dinner by the beach! Freshly caught Mussels!
Morning sunrise
Mutton Cove Beach
January 4th, 2009 | Published in Events
Many of us flocked to relax in the park and listen to some wonderful Jazz. It was our first time and I’m looking forward to next year already.
A view from the hill
Even Hannah loved it ……with the free face painting and balloons. She even got to have a go at swinging some balls on a string.
painting
Hannah having a go with balls on a string!
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