March 28th, 2009 |
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Family trips
This beach always takes my breath away when I see it. Well this trip was exactly the same.
Andy taking in the view
Emily leaping off a sand dune
The wind was howling and any snack we brought out was immediately covered in sand but we still wanted to stay as long as we could.
View from Rock outcrop
Ben and Karen at the top!
The views from the top of one the outcrops of rock was stunning. Ben lead the way for Karen and I!! and all he could keep saying was. Come on mummy – what is taking yo so long!!
February 3rd, 2009 |
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General
Andy really looked the part as – a true kiwi !!as he headed off to Garin College near Nelson.
February 1st, 2009 |
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Events, kids
The Sarau Festival was a great success again this year over in Upper Moutere. There were more things to entain the children as well as all the favourites for the adults. Tasting all the local products is great. I tried a few things that I am now hooked on such as Cheeses from the Neudorf Dairy – and I am now a fan of Elder flower cordial too.
The Sarau Festival
Ben loved the Whenuiti station where they had to stack and stand on as many crates as they could!!
Crate Stacking
Whoops
Hannah Loved the horse riding and the Lamas
Hannah horse riding
Lamas that the children could pet.
January 29th, 2009 |
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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 |
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Family trips, General, kids
The children having a great time
Finding crabs on Ruby bay beach
McKee Domain Picnic
January 9th, 2009 |
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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 |
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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!
December 25th, 2008 |
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kids
Christmas morning wasn’t quite the same without the rain and grey skies! but Santa still came and gave us lots of goodies!
Santa Hannah
Santa Hannah delivering her stockings to the guests
Santa Ben with Nelsie
all the pressies
Santa Hannah with Skunky
December 15th, 2008 |
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General
Took a long time to create the right surroundings, but it was well worth the wait!!
A great place to relax
with bubbles!!
November 18th, 2008 |
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We have added an extra window and a new deck onto Chalet 3. The feedback that we are getting from guests is great.
Relax, and enjoy a bottle of local wine overlooking the views of Nelson
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