It has had little use from trampers with the majority of hut book entries from molesworth station workers up to herd cattle or hunt. The opportunity to tour this new zealand icon is not to be missed. Camping, fishing, fossicking, bushwalking, caravan parks, boat ramps. Whitcoulls luk, mount albert, 51580 st lukes rd mount albert auckland. Take in the sights of marlboroughs wine country scenery and taste some of the regions best offerings on this fullday tour from blenheim. Whitcoulls opposite foodcourt temporary closure at westfield. For nomads in australia, regardless of hair colour. Each summer, many visitors travel through the 180,787 hectare station to enjoy its magnificent surrounds, but also to learn of its fascinating history. Molesworth station tours blenheim south island nz farm tours.
The town is in the shire of murrindindi and on the goulburn valley highway, 117 kilometres 73 mi north east of the state capital, melbourne. New zealands leading molesworth station high country experience tour guides. Fees for unpowered and powered sites inclusive of 2 persons per site per night, extra person fees shown below. Molesworth station, in south marlboroughs high country, is new zealands largest farm. There is a small stream nearby for water but no fireplace, making it an inhospitable place in winter. When the lease on the molesworth station expires, it has been suggested the land could be used to form a national park.
The reserve is located in the township of molesworth in the shire of murrindindi on the banks of the goulburn river. A natural and cultural history of abel tasman national park. Whitcoulls, shop 28 manukau shopping centre, manukau. It is sited among a bushy stand of red tussock and looks up the valley to the surrounding peaks. At 500,000 acres the station is bigger than stewart island, and contains one of nzs biggest cattle herds. Whitcoulls rewards is an exciting program where you earn points for every dollar you spend. If you really want to get out there in new zealand, cycling the molesworth road is the ride for you. Could molesworth station become nzs 14th national park. It is drier and more barren than station land to the west but contains some suitable cattle grazing land on valley floors where meandering streams provide essential moisture. Or for 4wd enthusiasts who value the back country rural lifestyle and scenery try the molesworth tagalong 4wd tour.
The 56 day east west route links the kahutara river in clarence ka whata tu o rakihouia conservation park with the sedgemere lakes area in the. Nigel molesworth is a fictional character, the supposed author of a series of books actually written by geoffrey willans, with cartoon illustrations by ronald searle. Enjoy the wonderful historical commentary about the early pioneers, modern day farming and land use and visit and see where the first settlers lived in this remote landscape. Stories from new zealands largest high country station by harry broad, rob suisted isbn. Molesworth station tours blenheim south island nz farm. Check the acheron road is open if you intend to drive through. My book majestic new zealand just won runner up in the whitcoulls pictorial. Whats more, youre well looked after, and the companys boast is.
The compleet molesworth willans, geoffrey, searle, ronald on. 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. My molesworth station photos quality molesworth book images for sale buy the book from. Welcome to molesworth recreation reserve caravan and camping park. The main track through the station is only open for three months over summer, though the road can be closed at any time. Books about the history of nelson and marlborough provinces, south island, new zealand. It has had little use from trampers with the majority of hut book entries. Ka whata tu o rakihouia conservation park with the sedgemere lakes area in the molesworth recreation reserve. Discover molesworth station new zealands largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery.
The fishnhunt hunting and fishing forum is the largest in new zealand with a very active membership and hosts 1. The most popular ways to explore the region are by coming on an organized molesworth heritage tour. Books by rob suisted, well known new zealand natural. Due to the ongoing issues regarding the coronavirus the decision has been made by the majority of the molesworth recreation reserve committee of management that the park will be closed to annual site holders and casual campers as from 5. Opportunity opens up from tuesday next week 28 december to drive through this spectacular high country landscape of molesworth station, new zealands largest farm. The acheron road through the vast historic south marlborough station is due to be open to the public until 7pm on sunday 3 april, fire risk and road conditions permitting.
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. 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. It will appeal to a very wide range of readers, from those who know the high country well. 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. The molesworth road passes through the countrys largest working farm.
Get your 3day weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. Experience molesworth for yourself during the open access periods, by car, bike, horse or on foot. We cater for schools and large groups, please contact caretakers, by phone, on 03 5797 6278 to negotiate a price. I discovered this book as an adult, and though i went to school in america, molesworth s views on school, camaraderie, and people he doesnt want to admit are his friends but are feel timeless. A big thank you to all the people who have toured with us over the last few months. Molesworth station east west route walk marlborough nz. Mar 17, 2020 if you book via molesworth tours to visit molesworth station you also get a fascinating historical overview of all the surrounding stations and families from the beginning which made the experience truly special. Discover molesworth station new zealand s largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery.
Molesworth is located 120 km west of blenheim, the size of stewart island at 486,000 acres in size. Nigel molesworth is a fictional character, the supposed author of a series of books actually written by geoffrey willans, with cartoon illustrations by ronald searle the molesworth books were the result of an approach by willans to the cartoonist, searle, to illustrate a series of books based on a column he had been writing for punch. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. 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. Conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand at molesworth, new zealands largest farm. Clean all gear when moving between waterways to prevent the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests.
Aug 29, 2014 my molesworth station photos quality molesworth book images for sale buy the book from. Nigel molesworth is the eponymous character in a series of four 1950s humour books written by geoffrey willans and illustrated by ronald searle. 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. It runs from molesworth station in the high country all the wa. This vast landscape contains screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. Whitcoulls sylvia park store location map, opening hours and whitcoulls sylvia park sale catalogues.
Molesworth recreation reserve caravan and camping park. Map of molesworth, vic 3718 molesworth is a town in the upper goulburn valley region of victoria, australia. Molesworth station offers abundant opportunity to experience natural environments, rural lifestyles and natural history that few people get to experience. Doc south marlborough area manager dave hayes says the road trip through molesworth station provides a special experience of a working high country station that is steeped in history. Molesworth station the archeron road adventure riding nz. Author harry broad who wrote a book on the molesworth, said he wasnt. It tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. Nz post book awards 2014 finalists molesworth station book in.
The 180,787 hectare station is a recreation reserve administered by the department of conservation with its working cattle station run by landcorp farming. 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. Store locations address 1 address 2 postcode relaychristchurch airport chc199 christchurch airport 60 durey rd harewood 7674 relayauckland interntl airport akl199 auckland international airport mangere 2022 relaywellington domestic. Welcome to molesworth recreation reserve, the biggest farm in new zealand, where conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand.
Managed by the department of conservation, molesworth. There is a road from just outside blenheim that goes through the high country molesworth station and comes out at hanmer springs. 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. Molesworth station blenheim 2020 all you need to know. I discovered this book as an adult, and though i went to school in america, molesworths views on school, camaraderie, and people he doesnt want to admit are his friends but are feel timeless. Molesworth high country tours blenheim 2020 all you. Royal air force molesworth or more simply raf molesworth is a royal air force station located near molesworth, cambridgeshire, england with a history dating back to 1917. New zealands leading high country tour specialist 2019. The awatere is the marlborough river and valley south of blenheim. Molesworth station is only open over the summer months and dates can vary each year. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, so this book is a timely continuation of its history. Molesworth station by rob suisted, well known new zealand. If you book via molesworth tours to visit molesworth station you also get a fascinating historical overview of all the surrounding stations and families from the beginning which made the experience truly special.
Discover the magnificent scenery, unique plant life and the fascinating stories. Find parking charges, opening hours and a parking map of all molesworth street car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages. 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. Molesworth street parking car parks, street parking. At molesworth, farming and recreation go hand in hand. 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. About molesworth high country tours discover the lifestyle of nz high country farming on a range of small group escorted tours. Just as importantly, it explains the importance of recreation and conservation in the running of a modern highcountry farm. To use this page, press ctrlf cmdf for mac to search the page, and type in your postcode and press enter.
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. Molesworth was the first grate misspeller, before the internet and leetspeak. Conservation park with the sedgemere lakes area in the molesworth recreation reserve. Find stories and photos on anything to do hunting and fishing new zealand and worldwide. This multiday walk in marlboroughs molesworth area is an opportunity for fit trampers with high levels of offtrack experience to explore an incredible landscape in two conservation areas. It also hosts government science programs, such as research into bovine tuberculosis and related research into possums. Sadlers service station, 19 queen street, waimate, christchurch. Molesworth by geoffrey willans goodreads share book. Gives a history of the runs that were combined into molesworth station. The molesworth books were the result of an approach by willans to the cartoonist, searle, to illustrate a series of books based on a column he had been writing for punch.
Search 473 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough district. Choose from a fun supported cycle tours, escorted historical tours or 4wd self drive tagalong tours to discover the beautiful south island high country. Fishnhunt new zealands famous hunting and fishing forum. 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. Book on molesworth station is a must for all those interested in the iconic south island high country. Charlie matthews with a speckle park bull, a breed waiorongomai helped. Molesworth is a former railway station in molesworth, victoria, australia. Check this page for the latest rates and other relevant information. Molesworth station tours molesworth high country tours. Geoff swift was a great tour leader and the trip was well organised. The sylvia park railway car park by secure parking is now open for your parking needs. Molesworth gallery, canvas photo art prints of new zealand. Molesworth, tours, hanmer springs,south island, new zealand.
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