Hanmer Springs

I always thought that the spelling of Hanmer Springs was a little unusual.  To me, it is more natural to say Hamner than Hanmer.  Am I the only one? More than Hot Pools in Hanmer Springs There is no doubting that Hanmer Springs is synonymous with the Hanmer Springs Hot Pools.  Hanmer Springs has turned […]

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Nelson Creek, Ngahere

Where Is Nelson Creek? “Where on earth is Nelson Creek?” I hear you ask. After finishing our housesitting assignment in Barrytown, we travelled south along the coast to Greymouth and turned inland for around 25km.  Reaching the turnoff onto Nelson Creek Rd, it was another 6km before we reached the tiny settlement of Nelson Creek. […]

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