 Things
to see and do…
Private access to the deserted
beach below is an activity undertaken by most guests. On the beach,
especially after a storm, can be found pebbles of pounamu (jade).
This beautiful stone is harder than steel and was used by Maori for
weapons, jewellery and barter. Other pretty stones can be found such
a pure white quartz, jasper and serpentine. The driftwood art-pieces
that litter the beach pose many a thought as to how they can be taken
back home.
Most
people staying at Breakers Boutique Accommodation visit the intriguing
pancake rocks at Punakaiki. Here, geology has created rock sculptures
and caves from the limestone. The blowholes (best at high tide
and with a big swell!) are the subject of much photography. Punakaiki
is just 25 minutes north from Breakers Boutique Accommodation.
Mountain
biking…
Stephen
and Jan are both avid mountain bikers and there are numerous great
rides close by or just a short drive away. Firebreak roads, old
forestry roads, great single track, gold mining and coal mining
areas – explore the history by bike amongst lush rain forest.
Great back country adventures to be had. Storage facilities are
available for your bikes.
Other Attractions
- Adventure activities such a caving, black water rafting, dolphin
watching, eco-rafting, farm bike bush safaris, bush walks and
mountain tramps.
- Some of the world's best brown trout in nearby waterways.
- The arts and crafts of the district are well worth investigation
- the Left Bank gallery, Jade Boulder gallery and Barry Paine's
Studio being just three to visit.
- Other attractions nearby include living history at Shanty Town,
Lake Brunner, the seal colony at Cape Foulwind, glaciers, rainforests,
wilderness areas and rugged coastline.
- The TranzAlpine Express from Christchurch arrives in Greymouth
daily.
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