Nigel molesworth is the eponymous character in a series of four 1950s humour books written by geoffrey willans and illustrated by ronald searle. 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 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. Many adventurers who explore this convoluted mountain corner of molesworth leave with a swag full of anecdotes to share with their friends. May 30, 2018 when the lease on the molesworth station expires, it has been suggested the land could be used to form a national park.
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. 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. The fishnhunt hunting and fishing forum is the largest in new zealand with a very active membership and hosts 1. Check this page for the latest rates and other relevant information. Search 473 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Fishnhunt new zealands famous hunting and fishing forum. 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 station tours blenheim south island nz farm tours. Books by rob suisted, well known new zealand natural. Molesworth station by rob suisted, well known new zealand. The awatere is the marlborough river and valley south of blenheim. New zealands leading molesworth station high country experience tour guides.
Just as importantly, it explains the importance of recreation and conservation in the running of a modern highcountry farm. 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. Managed by the department of conservation, molesworth. 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.
Experience molesworth for yourself during the open access periods, by car, bike, horse or on foot. Or for 4wd enthusiasts who value the back country rural lifestyle and scenery try the molesworth tagalong 4wd tour. The reserve is located in the township of molesworth in the shire of murrindindi on the banks of the goulburn river. Molesworth station tours molesworth high country tours. Discover the magnificent scenery, unique plant life and the fascinating stories. The 180,787 hectare station is a recreation reserve administered by the department of conservation with its working cattle station run by landcorp farming. Molesworth street parking car parks, street parking.
It is sited among a bushy stand of red tussock and looks up the valley to the surrounding peaks. Geoff swift was a great tour leader and the trip was well organised. Books about the history of nelson and marlborough provinces, south island, new zealand. Check the acheron road is open if you intend to drive through. 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 is located 120 km west of blenheim, the size of stewart island at 486,000 acres in size. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, so this book is a timely continuation of its history. 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.
Stories from new zealands largest high country station by harry broad, rob suisted isbn. 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. Molesworth station east west route walk marlborough nz. 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. Take in the sights of marlboroughs wine country scenery and taste some of the regions best offerings on this fullday tour from blenheim.
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. Camping, fishing, fossicking, bushwalking, caravan parks, boat ramps. Author harry broad who wrote a book on the molesworth, said he wasnt. Whitcoulls opposite foodcourt temporary closure at westfield. There is a small stream nearby for water but no fireplace, making it an inhospitable place in winter.
Whitcoulls luk, mount albert, 51580 st lukes rd mount albert auckland. Whitcoulls, shop 28 manukau shopping centre, manukau. It also hosts government science programs, such as research into bovine tuberculosis and related research into possums. When the lease on the molesworth station expires, it has been suggested the land could be used to form a national park. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. Get your 3day weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. Could molesworth station become nzs 14th national park. Whats more, youre well looked after, and the companys boast is. The main track through the station is only open for three months over summer, though the road can be closed at any time. Gives a history of the runs that were combined into molesworth station. 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. 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. 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. Choose from a fun supported cycle tours, escorted historical tours or 4wd self drive tagalong tours to discover the beautiful south island high country.
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. 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. To use this page, press ctrlf cmdf for mac to search the page, and type in your postcode and press enter. Clean all gear when moving between waterways to prevent the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests. Discover molesworth station new zealand s largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery. Aug 29, 2014 my molesworth station photos quality molesworth book images for sale buy the book from. At 500,000 acres the station is bigger than stewart island, and contains one of nzs biggest cattle herds. Ka whata tu o rakihouia conservation park with the sedgemere lakes area in the molesworth recreation reserve. A big thank you to all the people who have toured with us over the last few months. At molesworth, farming and recreation go hand in hand. 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. Molesworth station, in south marlboroughs high country, is new zealands largest farm. Molesworth is a former railway station in molesworth, victoria, australia.
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. My molesworth station photos quality molesworth book images for sale buy the book from. Discover molesworth station new zealands largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery. Whitcoulls rewards is an exciting program where you earn points for every dollar you spend. 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. The compleet molesworth willans, geoffrey, searle, ronald on. 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. Molesworth station offers abundant opportunity to experience natural environments, rural lifestyles and natural history that few people get to experience. Nz post book awards 2014 finalists molesworth station book in. 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. It has had little use from trampers with the majority of hut book entries from molesworth station workers up to herd cattle or hunt.
Molesworth station blenheim 2020 all you need to know. It will appeal to a very wide range of readers, from those who know the high country well. We cater for schools and large groups, please contact caretakers, by phone, on 03 5797 6278 to negotiate a price. Molesworth high country tours blenheim 2020 all you. This vast landscape contains screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. Molesworth recreation reserve caravan and camping park. The molesworth road passes through the countrys largest working farm. The opportunity to tour this new zealand icon is not to be missed. Molesworth station the archeron road adventure riding nz. Molesworth station is only open over the summer months and dates can vary each year. Welcome to molesworth recreation reserve caravan and camping park. It runs from molesworth station in the high country all the wa. 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. The sylvia park railway car park by secure parking is now open for your parking needs.
Charlie matthews with a speckle park bull, a breed waiorongomai helped. Molesworth station tours blenheim south island nz farm. Fees for unpowered and powered sites inclusive of 2 persons per site per night, extra person fees shown below. 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. New zealands leading high country tour specialist 2019. Welcome to molesworth recreation reserve, the biggest farm in new zealand, where conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand. A natural and cultural history of abel tasman national park. 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. Map of molesworth, vic 3718 molesworth is a town in the upper goulburn valley region of victoria, australia.
Molesworth gallery, canvas photo art prints of new zealand. Conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand at molesworth, new zealands largest farm. Opportunity opens up from tuesday next week 28 december to drive through this spectacular high country landscape of molesworth station, new zealands largest farm. Whitcoulls sylvia park store location map, opening hours and whitcoulls sylvia park sale catalogues. There is a road from just outside blenheim that goes through the high country molesworth station and comes out at hanmer springs. Molesworth station book collection view our award winning book images 1 to 30 of 71 mustering, molesworth station. Conservation park with the sedgemere lakes area in the molesworth recreation reserve. Molesworth by geoffrey willans goodreads share book.
About molesworth high country tours discover the lifestyle of nz high country farming on a range of small group escorted tours. 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. The most popular ways to explore the region are by coming on an organized molesworth heritage tour. Book on molesworth station is a must for all those interested in the iconic south island high country. Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough district.
Find stories and photos on anything to do hunting and fishing new zealand and worldwide. Molesworth was the first grate misspeller, before the internet and leetspeak. 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. 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 tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. 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. 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.
Sadlers service station, 19 queen street, waimate, christchurch. Molesworth, tours, hanmer springs,south island, new zealand. 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. It has had little use from trampers with the majority of hut book entries.
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