Surfing: The West Coast beaches, such as Piha and Muriwai, are popular spots for experienced surfers. More information can be found on the Muriwai Surf School. Kumeu Wine Country: Embark on a wine-tasting tour or visit individual cellar doors in Kumeu. Check out the New Zealand tourism web...
The West Coast Wilderness Trail is on the west (a.k.a. wet) coast of the South Island of NZ. Normally a 4-day ride, it hugs the coastal highway on the first and last day. We were more interested in the middle two days. The trail leaves the coast and quickly heads uphill through...
The House then stood vacant tor nearly two years, until a city auctioneer became tenant of it. For nearly twelve months this gentleman had no mishap worthy of notice, but one morning his wife received a telegram stating that her husband had been drowned in a boating accident at the coast,...