Black Peter’s Gold Trail
As I arrived in Lawrence for my investigation into the Chinese community that once lived there, I couldn’t help but...
Tag: Mining
Abandoned Dreams on the Waipapa Dunes
Having arrived at Waipapa Point with Dad for our ANZAC Day adventure, we’d checked out the light house and learned...
Linger a Little in Alexandra
Dad was heading to Clyde to meet up with a visiting group of overseas entomologists, so I took the chance...
Fun and Fungi on the Government Track
Today our wanderings took us to an area I hadn’t visited in several years, but had enduring fond memories of....
The Invisible Town of Nenthorn
While perusing the New Zealand Walking Access Mapping System (WAMS) for adventure ideas, I came across something rather intriguing. I’d...
An Afternoon in the Alps
It’s another scorcher here in Biella, so it’s time to do as the locals do on days like these, and...
Shafted at Shag Point
That’s right – another foray into Palmerston’s hinterland! While I have my hands on George Griffiths’ excellent book detailing interesting...
Ghosts of Gillespies Beach
A long Easter weekend presents the perfect opportunity for an adventure away from home. I’d received a tip off that...