The discovery of gold in Murray Creek Reefton blaks pont Adventure
Blacks Point is an historic township located just 2 km east of Reefton on the Lewis Pass Highway (SH7) towards Christchurch. It is a small settlement rich in cultural history with strong Cornish and Celtic connections dating back to the 1860s. The discovery of gold in Murray Creek, in the Blacks Point hills by the Murray brothers was the spark that set this area alight.
With its setting alongside the Inangahua River, historic cottages, cottage gardens and meandering streets, Blacks Point is a fascinating place to visit and is the launching point for the renowned Murray Creek walking track network.
Whether you’re a history buff, a keen walker, looking for your next mountain biking adventure or just want to take in some amazing scenery there is plenty to see and do in Blacks Point.
Blacks Point is home to the amazing Blacks Point Museum, which houses thousands of exhibition items displaying the rich history of the Reefton and Inangahua area. A highlight of the museum is the Golden Fleece Stamper Battery, this beautifully maintained piece of mining memorabilia is still in working condition and brings history to life right before your eyes.
Blacks Point is the starting point to numerous walks taking you into the wild and beautiful West Coast native bush. At an easy pace you can stroll the surrounding area including the lovely miner’s cottage and cottage gardens, or along the 15 minute Golden Fleece Walk through beautiful native beech forest, teeming with birdlife including native tui and bellbirds. For the more energetic take the vigorous walk to the Energetic Mine also known as the infamous “Slaughter House”.
For those keen mountain bikers Blacks Point, Reefton is really making a name for itself as a great location for your next adventure. The Murray’s Track; Ajax Track – “the Machine Track”; and the Lankey Creek Tram Track all set-off from Blacks Point. For the skilled biker try the renowned Murray Creek to Waitahu Saddle – “the Devils Tail” track. This track climbs up a historic road to the Waitahu Junction then drops down a benched single track ending with technical, devilish, descent down to the Clematis suspension bridge. Ride back to Reefton via Gannons Rd and the Reefton Highway or if you still have some energy to burn head up the valley to Montgomerie Hut.
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Peter Lawn takes us on a walk through the Blacks Point Museum near Reefton. July 2011
Andover NZ 7627 & SKYHAWKS live fire 1997 NZ
Some of my old News footage of a combined Army/Airforce exercise held in Tekapo 1997.
It was filmed on a pro camera but that vision belonged to the TV Station. I did also film some vision on a handy cam as holiday snaps so here they are.
It includes our old Skyhawks actually firing live bombs. ( A rare occasion indeed)
We flew from Wigram (NZWG) to Tekapo / Pukaki, were dropped off by Irouquois on a high vantage point to film then flown back to ChCh.
The Andover broke down so I caught a ride back on a Hercules to make the news deadline to Christchurch.
All in a days work for me. More proper NZ Skyhawk footage coming.
Where is it now? Last heard of as Reg 3C-KKS (scroll down page) here:
WAB 794 at Marton
WAB 794 Steam Locomotive hauling the Overlander into Marton, This was truely a spectacle to watch. This happens every fortnight on a Sunday and goes from Feilding through to Taihape (and back again when the southbound Overlander comes)
Oil painting techniques and how to paint horses with Alison Hale I Colour In Your Life
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Alison Hale was born in Westport on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. She grew up beside the Buller River and much of her subject matter is drawn from her life working on the rugged west coast land. Her creative practice continues to be firmly grounded in the history and culture of the coast, its land and its indigenous wildlife.
Alison Hale's strong, vibrant style reflects the richness and diversity of the coast. The subjects capture the often subtle relationships between people and place: the courage and strength of the pioneer women, horses, cattle and the men that worked them, and more recently, native fish and the fragile ecosystems they inhabit.
Alison Hale has mastered the technique of applying oil paint to a glass surface. It creates a unique depth, translucence and fluidness that is entirely captivating. The image of course, is created in reverse. Alison Hale's signature themes are bought to life in this medium which are now available as high quality, ready to hang, fine art items.
Alison Hale graduated from Otago School of Art in 1996, completing her BFA while helping to raise a family.
She works from an established studio located in the old courthouse building, one of Reefton's prize historic buildings.
You can contact the artist about their art tips or art techniques directly via their website
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Timeline of New Zealand history | Wikipedia audio article
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Timeline of New Zealand history
00:00:12 1 Prehistory (to 1000 CE)
00:01:16 2 Pre-colonial time (1000 to 1839)
00:01:28 2.1 1000 to 1600
00:02:32 2.2 17th century
00:03:31 2.3 18th century
00:05:40 2.4 Early 19th century; 1801–1839
00:10:27 3 Colony and self-government (1840 to 1946)
00:10:39 3.1 1840s
00:13:19 3.2 1850s
00:15:05 3.3 1860s
00:18:20 3.4 1870s
00:20:33 3.5 1880s
00:22:59 3.6 1890s
00:25:23 3.7 1900s
00:27:51 3.8 1910s
00:30:46 3.9 1920s
00:32:32 3.10 1930s
00:35:29 3.11 1940 to 1946
00:39:21 4 Full independence (1947 to 1983)
00:39:33 4.1 1947 to 1949
00:40:57 4.2 1950s
00:43:36 4.3 1960s
00:46:16 4.4 1970s
00:50:07 4.5 1980s
00:51:08 5 Restructuring (1984 to date)
00:51:19 5.1 1984 to 1989
00:55:18 5.2 1990s
01:00:56 5.3 2000s
01:04:35 5.4 2010s
01:07:14 6 See also
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