Molesworth station tours nz4wd magazine offroading in nz. Dunedin historical society and museum 2020 all you need to. We entered via rainbow station near st arnaud and exited near hanmer springs. The rough guide to new zealand rough guides pdf free. You will find this content on our new website under the weather forecast. New zealands leading molesworth station high country experience tour guides. Learn about the history from interpretation panels, camp outside the cob cottage, picnic by the mighty acheron river or enjoy walks from 10 minutes to several days duration. Molesworth station in a campervan advice experiences. Molesworth station blenheim 2020 all you need to know. Molesworth station mountain bike track marlborough nz. It is a lovely drive through the molesworth to hanmer springs. Find the best whitcoulls sales in dunedin and the catalogues and coupons on department stores. Yr weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough new. A big thank you to all the people who have toured with us over the last few months.
There is a major drought throughout most of sth islands east coast at the moment and the molesworth station road has been closed for the last 2 weeks and likely to stay closed until the end of the season which is around mid april. View all hotels near dunedin historical society and museum on tripadvisor. Discover molesworth station new zealands largest high country cattle station with majestic south island scenery. For example, henry wise began in dunedin in the mid 1860s as printer and. We are a booklovers paradise, opposite the otago museum reserve and just along from the famous captain cook hotel. The dunedin historical museum is seeking new candidates for election to the board of directors for a term beginning october 2012 and running through october 2015. As you have mentioned the road may close at this time of the year due to the extreme fire risk. Your literary sanctuary in the heart of dunedin books for adults, academics, students, young adults and children. Molesworth station is only open over the summer months and dates can vary each year. Molesworth high country tours blenheim 2020 all you need. Check the acheron road is open if you intend to drive through. Book on molesworth station is a must for all those interested in the iconic south island high country. Im originally from pennsylvania and the few times ive driven through the countryside down here, ive had the pleasure of seeing the orange groves with thousands of. Molesworth station the archeron road adventure riding nz.
Get your 3day weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. Christchurch, coulls somerville wilkie ltd, and whitcombeswhitcoulls. Molesworth station tours blenheim south island nz farm tours. Green house aorangi house on molesworth street has won a leadership in sustainable design. Welcome to the original molesworth station heritage tours join rick stirling on one of these original unique high country heritage tours october thru to may. The 2010 muster of stock on molesworth station, new zealands largest, is carried out in ways not so different from 100 or 150 years earlier, although cattle have replaced sheep. Make several stops at different wineries and taste sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, riesling and pinot noir as well as some lesser known varieties from the area. The water of leith in flood, february 1991, dunedin. The opportunity to tour this new zealand icon is not to be missed. Its another 25km to hanmer springs for cold beers and body. Molesworth station by rob suisted, well known new zealand. With a bibliography of island distribution of various animal and plant works. Or for 4wd enthusiasts who value the back country rural lifestyle and scenery try the molesworth tagalong 4wd tour. Fishnhunt new zealands famous hunting and fishing forum.
If you really want to get out there in new zealand, cycling the molesworth road is the ride for you. Whitcoulls george st dunedin, books shops, dunedin city. It will appeal to a very wide range of readers, from those who know the high country well, to those who dont, but love reading about it. Enjoy the wonderful historical commentary, modern day farming and land use and visit and see where the first settlers lived. Po box 1467 corner of aitken and molesworth streets wellington 6001. The first book issued in macmillans colonial library was lady barkers station life in. New zealands leading high country tour specialist 2019. The molesworth road passes through the countrys largest working farm.
Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough district. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. At molesworth, farming and recreation go hand in hand. Probably the otago daily times dunedin when he is able to look back with more the otago witness dunedin calmness on his sufferings, he will prepare. Scientist at dsirs atmospheric research station at lauder, central otago. Geoff swift was a great tour leader and the trip was well organised. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, so this book is a timely continuation of its history. Each week the dunedin historical museum will highlight a piece of our local history with new photos. Dec 16, 2018 we cycled through molesworth station with the molesworth tour company in dec 2010 and the whole three nights and four days was a wonderful and uniquely nz outdoor experience. This place is situated in nelsonmarlborough, new zealand, its geographical coordinates are 42 5 0 south, 173 15 0 east and its original name with diacritics is molesworth. Experience molesworth for yourself during the open access periods, by car, bike, horse or on foot. At 500,000 acres the station is bigger than stewart island, and contains one of nzs biggest cattle herds.
Road trips can once again be made through historic molesworth station between blenheim and hanmer with the reopening of the. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. Rebound half morocco, bp of sir william molesworth, 8th baronet. The road opens from the end of october until april each year. But molesworth, which is managed by the department of conservation, is also now open through the summer to. My book majestic new zealand just won runner up in the whitcoulls. When the lease on the molesworth station expires, it has been suggested the land could be used to form a national park. Enjoying the natural wooded and subtropical setting and close to four miles of picturesque waterfront, dunedin sits on central florida s west coast, in the heart of pinellas countys suncoast. Dunedin history museum history museum dunedin, florida. May 30, 2018 when the lease on the molesworth station expires, it has been suggested the land could be used to form a national park.
Jun 24, 2015 citrus has been a part of dunedins history since the 1880s because, well, this is florida. Heathcote rivers including the central railway station and to a point. This is a new feature showing off dunedins history and artifacts at the dunedin historical museum. This vast landscape contains screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. We cycled through molesworth station with the molesworth tour company in dec 2010 and the whole three nights and four days was a wonderful and uniquely nz outdoor experience. Welcome to molesworth recreation reserve, the biggest farm in new zealand, where conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand. Clean all gear when moving between waterways to prevent the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests. Take in the sights of marlboroughs wine country scenery and taste some of the regions best offerings on this fullday tour from blenheim. Molesworth station has its upper end in the awatere valley just south of blenheim and at its lower end the spa town of hanmer springs. Delightful dunedins villagelike atmosphere and a relaxed lifestyle has lured people for decades from around the world. Road access to molesworth station from blenheim reopens. Choose from a fun supported cycle tours, escorted historical tours or 4wd self drive tagalong tours to discover the beautiful south island high country. Could molesworth station become nzs 14th national park.
It tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. Pretty much everyone thinks of florida when they think of orange groves. It runs from molesworth station in the high country all the wa. Molesworth station, stories from new zealands largest high country station, has been a 2 12 year journey with author harry broad, attempting to create a book that does molesworth station justice. In my quest to find somewhere for us fellas to hunt a deer next march ive been looking at areas and one is molesworth station, someone from doc has told me theres blocks that can be booked for 1wk blocks to hunt, is this area worth a look and has anyone here hunted the area that can give me an insight to the terrain ect. Molesworth station tours molesworth high country tours. Whitcoulls dunedin store location map, opening hours and whitcoulls dunedin sale catalogues.
Stories from new zealands largest high country station by harry broad, rob suisted isbn. Nz post book awards 2014 finalists molesworth station book in. Mcintyre, w david the journal of henry sewell 18537 2 vols whitcoulls, first ed, 1980. Molesworth is a very special place as it is a reserve and working cattle station and it combines farming, conservation and recreation in one vast area. To ensure that whitcoulls george st dunedin can respond to your email, please ensure you provide all appropriate contact. Molesworth, tours, hanmer springs,south island, new zealand. About molesworth high country tours discover the lifestyle of nz high country farming on a range of small group escorted tours. Author harry broad who wrote a book on the molesworth, said he wasnt. It also hosts government science programs, such as research into bovine tuberculosis and related research into possums. Whitcoulls dunedin, 143 george street, dunedin zenbu. Molesworth muster marlborough places te ara encyclopedia.
Molesworth station is new zealands largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres 185,000ha and you can access this by taking a molesworth tour company tagalong trip. Please note that the information for whitcoulls in dunedin, 143 george street and all other stores is for reference only. Whitcoulls dunedin opening hours, 143 george street. Whats more, youre well looked after, and the companys boast is no matter what 4wd you have we will get you through. The most popular ways to explore the region are by coming on an organized molesworth heritage tour. Just as importantly, it explains the importance of recreation and conservation in the running of a modern highcountry farm.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The awatere is the marlborough river and valley south of blenheim. Molesworth station has become another top of the south holiday destination with the access road for 2012 summer visitors opening yesterday. Alternatively, drive to the historic molesworth cobb cottage to camp overnight, before a 59km ride to the doc camp at acheron. The road easy to drive and safe enough but you need. Richly illustrated with the sweeping and evocative photography of rob suisted, this book on molesworth station is a must for all those interested in the iconic south island high country. A bibliography avon heathcote estuary ihutai trust. The following notes are therefore included to familiarise you with the book. Start in blenheim and take the taylor pass road to the awatere valley, and on to the 180,787ha molesworth station, cycling 207 km to reach hanmer springs. It is strongly recommended that you get in touch with the store 03 95532 before your visit to doublecheck the details and other questions you may have. Dunedin history museum 349 main st, dunedin, florida 34698 rated 4. Books by rob suisted, well known new zealand natural.