Adventures on the west coast.

We left our hotel relatively early out of Greymouth. We were sorry to leave our Orange themed room but we needed to get to Punakaki (pancake rocks) around high tide. 

For those of you that know thunder hole in Maine this was loads better as the tide was coming in. Plus there was a nice trail around which meant you could view from all different angles. A few pictures follow. 

We then went further north and walked along charming creek. We followed old coal mining tracks along the river. Some areas were more in tack than others. Beautiful walk with lots of birds, a few other hikers, and another part of their history. This track was abandoned around 1953. Coal is so much lighter than gold. 

George bear and I decided not to cross the swinging bridge. Dana went to the other side and saw a waterfall and some more relics. 

Our lunch was salami and cheese and fruit along the trail. Absolutely delightful. 

We had a long drive afterwards to our hotel in Nelson as going to charming creek was a bit out of our way.   Of course I couldn't get the wifi device to work when we needed it most on Nelson but using a paper map I was able to guide Dana there. We are in an old inn near a park which is at the exact center of new Zealand north to south. Five minute walk to a nice restaurant for supper. Total walking just under 7 miles 

George bear was glad to be in his wrought iron bed for the night. 

He is resting up for more adventures tomorrow.