Morning Walk at Hokitika Gorge

15 March 2025 Blue lake and rocky shore I will return once more Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, bo-oo-oom The lyrics of the above Canadian folk song (Land of the Silver Birch) that I used to sing at campfires when I was a Boy Scout immediately came to mind when I walked upon the suspension bridge over Hokitika Gorge. Below me, I could see the turquoise water...

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Hokitika’s Sunset, Bunnies, Pizzas and Glowworms

14 March 2025 We arrived at Hokitika after a fantastic journey on the Great Alpine Highway from Christchurch through Arthur’s Pass. We checked into Amberlea Cottages at about 4 PM, took some time to settle and rest before driving into the town centre at about 5 PM.  Located on the West Coast, Hokitika started as a settlement and port supporting gold mining activities in the old days. Today,...

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Travel NZ’s Great Alpine Highway from Christchurch through Arthur’s Pass to Hokitika

14 March 2025 We started our road trip around the South Island of New Zealand with a coast to coast drive from Christchurch to Hokitika via the Great Alpine Highway. The 230 km journey would take us through amazingly scenic landscapes and offers plenty to do along the way. We left Airport Birches Hotel at about 8.30 AM. The route from our hotel in Christchurch follows State Highway 73 west across...

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