Saturday, January 17, 2009

December In Hokitika


I´ve been a bit lazy about getting the camera out recently! After a smooth move to the Southern Hemisphere I set up base at Pete´s place in Hoki for December. Located on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, the mountainous weather beaten coastline make for a perfect location for all kinds of play.



Hoki church seen from the beach.





Hoki beach





Pile of drift wood washed up on the beach






One of the highlights of the coast is the abudance of rivers, and the afordability of helicopters to access these relatively remote drainages. We been spending a good amount of times flying around in Dando´s lawnmower sized chopper!





Bruce Dando, the best lawnmower pilot on the coast









The exit drop to the Upper Toaroha Gorge




Brendan Bayly on the exit to Billiards, Aruhura River.





Being put to shame by a shredder!




Brendan Bayly, on the exit drop to the Toaroha River.




Toaroha Gorge.

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