Molesworth book wins prestigous award, nz post book awards 2014 photo. New world stonefields, 100 lunn avenue, mt wellington. Molesworth gallery, new zealand canvas photo prints by rob suisted. Molesworth station is only open over the summer months and dates can vary each year. Start typing and possible address matches will appear. Molesworth settlers in new zealand in the 19th century. Mark tantrum on stage to accept the award on behalf of harry broad too, it struck me how wearing a suit and tie here was about as far away from a horseback on the kaikoura ranges in sleet and snow mustering cattle with the young stockmen. Mar 25, 20 in total, 64 submissions were received by the department of conservation for the draft management plan for molesworth station, which covers 180,787 hectares. 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.
Cathedral carpark is an open air carpark with separate areas on hill street, molesworth street and collina terrace. The most popular ways to explore the region are by coming on an organized molesworth heritage tour. Bp connect mercury, mount albert, 975 new north road mount albert. Molesworth street is located at the north end of the central business district of. Road trips can once again be made through historic molesworth station between blenheim and hanmer with the reopening of the awatere valley road leading to. Molesworth station mountain bike track marlborough nz. Lindis pass and misty mountains mt cook you dont have to be a lord of the rings fan. Molesworth station is less than half way into this fascinating part of new zealand this is a road that is only open for some of the year summer if you want to go from blenheim to hanmer springs. Jan 24, 2017 road trips can once again be made through historic molesworth station between blenheim and hanmer with the reopening of the awatere valley road leading to the stations northern end. The farming lease on the molesworth station expires in 2020 and its future is being considered by the department of conservation doc. A big thank you to all the people who have toured with us over the last few months. We have multiple locations throughout the city including thorndon and the terrace.
When the government took over in 1938, the land was suffering from loss of vegetation and severe erosion caused by the overgrazing of sheep 95,000. Molesworth tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. Molesworth station tours blenheim south island nz farm tours. In total, 64 submissions were received by the department of conservation for the draft management plan for molesworth station, which covers 180,787 hectares. This is a fascinating and extensive collection of stories that document the multifacetted, changing face of rural new zealand, and which explores both the people. Alternatively, drive to the historic molesworth cobb cottage to camp overnight, before a 59km ride to the doc camp at acheron. We pride ourselves on offering secure and convenient car parking at very competitive. Map of thorndon, wellington, new zealand with street names and local businesses. Aug 29, 2014 molesworth book wins prestigous award, nz post book awards 2014 photo. Primeparking is a leading provider of casual and leased car parking focused on the wellington cbd.
Enjoy meeting local farmers, visit their homes, experience great farm hospitality, learn about the history of new zealands largest high country cattle station. Could molesworth station become nzs 14th national park. A large range of tours to choose from, sit back and enjoy being driven by your personal guide in a small mini coach for one day, two days, three or a four day heritage discovery tour. Winner of the booksellers choice category in the 2014 nz post book awards. The countrys largest farm at 180,000 hectares, it is leased. Molesworth, aged 21, who arrived in port nicholson aboard the ship oriental in 1840. Map of wellington high court, 2 molesworth street, pipitea. Leading from the northern end of lambton quay, central wellington s main street, it is a northbound oneway street linking the cbd with tinakori road, and through it, with main routes north out of the city. Mar 17, 2020 molesworth station is less than half way into this fascinating part of new zealand this is a road that is only open for some of the year summer if you want to go from blenheim to hanmer springs. Lindis pass and misty mountains mt cook you dont have to. The molesworth run on saturday, 21 november 2020 is an 84km off road run which ends at hanmer springs. It tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. Shellie evans travelling through molesworth the acheron road during the summer season, the acheron road is open 7 am 7 pm from labour weekend saturday to easter monday or the second sunday in april whichever is the later date, but may be closed without warning due to weather conditions.
Acheron road through molesworth is normally open 7 am 7 pm daily from the saturday of labour weekend in october, to easter monday or the second sunday in april whichever is the later date. 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 high country tours blenheim 2020 all you need. Reopening molesworth street national library of new zealand.
It is owned by the government, administered by doc and farmed under lease by landcorp farming, with the idea that conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand. Road access to molesworth station from blenheim reopens. Start in blenheim and take the taylor pass road to the awatere valley, and on to the 180,787ha molesworth station, cycling 207 km to reach hanmer springs. Leading from the northern end of lambton quay, central wellingtons main street, it is a northbound oneway street linking the cbd with tinakori road. Just as importantly, it explains the importance of recreation and conservation in the running of a modern highcountry farm. 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 street, wellington, wellington, new zealand. Molesworth station, in south marlboroughs high country, is new zealands largest farm. Discover molesworth station new zealands largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery. Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands. Molesworth, marlborough, new zealand three day weather. It can be run as a solo event or in relay teams of 2 or 4. Hawkestone 2 the thorndon hotel wellington by rydges.
Find new zealand postal addresses, rural delivery addresses, postcode areas, po box and private bag numbers. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, this book is a timely continuation of its history. Grandeur unlimited make sure you bring a rugged vehicle or you will need to walk out. The opportunity to tour this new zealand icon is not to be missed. Molesworth station the archeron road adventure riding nz. Nz post book awards 2014 finalists molesworth station book in. Take in the sights of marlboroughs wine country scenery and taste some of the regions best offerings on this fullday tour from blenheim. Whitcoulls luk, mount albert, 51580 st lukes rd mount albert auckland. New zealands leading high country tour specialist 2020. Or for 4wd enthusiasts who value the back country rural lifestyle and scenery try the molesworth tagalong 4wd tour. Conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand at molesworth, new zealands largest farm. My book majestic new zealand just won runner up in the whitcoulls pictorial book of the. 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.
Discover the magnificent scenery, unique plant life and the fascinating stories. 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. Whitcoulls, shop 321, corner glenfield road and downing, glenfield. Molesworth, tours, hanmer springs,south island, new zealand. Solo runners must be proven ultra distance competitors.
Book on molesworth station is a must for all those interested in the iconic south. Author harry broads interest in this area was piqued when he was working on his acclaimed and bestselling book molesworth, and he has followed through with this to produce awatere. At 500,000 acres the station is bigger than stewart island, and contains one of nzs biggest cattle herds. The field is limited to 75 teams and 20 solo eventers, and there is a 10 hour time limit to complete the event. Molesworth, british settler travelling from london aboard the ship oriental arriving in port nicholson, wellington, new zealand on 31st january 1840. Coupled with this repositioning, the national library building in molesworth street wellington has been extensively refurbished to ensure collections are readily available and safely stored for another 20 years.
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. Get your 3day weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. Molesworth street is located at the north end of the central business district of wellington, the capital city of new zealand. Watch this video to find out more about this historic station in the marlborough region. Whitcoulls rewards is an exciting program where you earn points for every dollar you spend. May 30, 2018 the farming lease on the molesworth station expires in 2020 and its future is being considered by the department of conservation doc. Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough district. Bookstores, maglink bookstores, wellington, 100 molesworth street, thorndon. 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. Molesworth station by rob suisted, well known new zealand. Molesworth station marlborough the high country farm known as molesworth station is new zealands largest cattle station.
New zealands leading molesworth station high country experience tour guides. With a wall of opening windows, this is perfect space if you are looking for optimum flexibility in terms of style and seating arrangements with an abundance of natural light. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. Map of wellington high court, 2 molesworth street, pipitea, wellington, 6011, new zealand with street names and local businesses. Retail outlets stocking our publications rnr publishing ltd. Molesworth gallery, canvas photo art prints of new zealand by. Molesworth gallery, canvas photo art prints of new zealand. Molesworth street, wellington wellington, new zealand. Allow five hours plus stops and take your own food and drink. The molesworth room is located overlooking hawkestone street, nestled in the beautiful suburb of thorndon.