Hogwarts is a name from willans and searles molesworth books, but anyone who has read the books rowling has read will spot endless names, plots and structures that link to anthony buckeridge, malcolm saville, arthur ransome and all the rest of the boarding school and people who went to boarding school books of the thirties through to the seventies. Each summer, many visitors travel through the 180,787 hectare station to enjoy its magnificent surrounds, but also to learn of its fascinating history. 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 its runway and flight line facilities were closed in 1973 and demolished. Dec 31, 2017 molesworth books leave a reply nigel molesworth is, as any fule kno, the hero of geoffrey willans and ronald searles books about the famous school st. Check the acheron road is open if you intend to drive through. It is located inland of blenheim, between the inland kaikoura mountains to the east where lofty mt tapeanuku, highest mountain outside of the southern alps, which dominates the views standing proud at 2,885 metres. Luxury hotels including 5 star hotels and 4 star hotels and cheap molesworth hotels with best discount rates and uptodate hotel deals are both available in separate. Grasshoppers rained down on your hat like hail, and. The 180,787 hectare station is a recreation reserve administered by the department of conservation with its working cattle station run by landcorp farming. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, this book is a timely continuation of its history. Cornwall area of outstanding natural beauty is minutes away. Bus tickets from canonbury station to hither green start at.
Cycle molesworth road, part of the new zealand cycle trails. Wonderful resources for decorators and furniture makers and artisans, i go to this book often for reference and research. The molesworth books purport to be instructional manuals by an english public schoolboy named nigel molesworth, about how to survive the school experience. Almost half of the over 60 endemic plant species found in south marlborough grow on molesworth. Carl molesworth has 19 books on goodreads with 427 ratings. Molesworth gallery, canvas photo art prints of new zealand by. Tours hanmer springs retreat hanmer springs retreat. Molesworth tour company tour guide linkwater, new zealand. Choose from a fun supported cycle tours, escorted historical tours or 4wd self drive tagalong tours to discover the beautiful south island high country. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mrs molesworth books online. Molesworth station by rob suisted, well known new zealand.
Walk the cape campbell or the awatere tussock tracks. Stories from new zealands largest high country station has beaten stiff competition from the likes of the luminaries, to win the nielsen booksellers choice at the new zealand post book awards. Molesworth recreation reserve contains special and diverse biodiversity, including tiny inconspicuous endangered plants. As new zealands largest high country station it holds a special place in our history. Molesworth station blenheim 2021 all you need to know. Enjoy meeting local farmers, visit their homes, experience great farm hospitality, learn about the history of new zealands largest high country cattle station.
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. Molesworth station is only open over the summer months and dates can vary each year, so it pays to check whether the road is open via the doc website, the road can also be closed at any time due to adverse weather, slips, or other reasons. Molesworth station book collection view our award winning book images 1 to 30 of 71 mustering, molesworth station. It also hosts government science programs, such as research into bovine tuberculosis and related research into possums. Molesworth station, in south marlboroughs high country, is new zealands largest farm. Welcome to molesworth recreation reserve, the biggest farm in new zealand, where conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand. It tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. 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. Enjoy the wonderful historical commentary, modern day farming and land use and visit and see where the first settlers lived read more waipara wine tour explore waipara is an opportunity for us to share with you our.
Starting in blenheim you head to the awetere valley and once off the sealed roads its a good 2 plus hours to the start of the station. This vast landscape contains screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. Watch this video to find out more about this historic station in the marlborough region. Just make sure to check this propertys cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. Its runway and flight line facilities were closed in 1973 and demolished. Bring your own 4x4 vehicle to drive in convoy style over some private farms as well as molesworth station, rainbow station, mailings pass and st james stations. Molesworth station marlborough the high country farm known as molesworth station is new zealands largest cattle station.
About molesworth high country tours discover the lifestyle of nz high country farming on a range of small group escorted tours. Molesworth station for a taste of the new zealand high country, take a trip through molesworth station, the largest farm in the country. View deals for molesworth manor, including fully refundable rates with free cancellation. Having a house in molesworth country and knowing the author was an added incentive to purchase the book. Books by carl molesworth author of sharks over china. 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. The name of molesworth has huge national recognition, not only because it is our largest highcountry station, but also because of the remarkable story of how. Written by geoffrey willans, and illustrated with sheer brilliance by ronald searle, this reissue of the compleet molesworth brings n. Richly illustrated with the sweeping and evocative photogr. In 1866 ivanhoe stanley augarde gained employment on mr thomas carters sheep station, st helens, located in the upper catchment of the clarence river. Owned and operated by the crown, public access is permitted during the summer months to the two unsealed routes that run through the station from hanmer springs to st arnaud, via a partial toll road in one.
New facilities were constructed to support groundlaunched cruise missile operations in the early 1980s. Molesworth is the name of the book and of new zealands largest highcountry station. We have been showcasing the stunning landscapes of historic, south island high country molesworth station for over 30 years. Check timetables and book your tickets with rome2rio. 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. This is a great book, with some history and lots of photos. Carl molesworth s most popular book is sharks over china. While the buffalo bill historical center in cody, wy is a treasure trove of molesworth pieces this book is the reference book for those who cannot make the trip or those who are just interested in western furnishings and interior design. There was a book about a famous train leaving kings. Yes, molesworth manor does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before checkin.
Molesworth station is new zealands largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres 185,000 hectares. Molesworth station the archeron road adventure riding nz. We live at camden station, 50km up the awatere valley road molesworth homestead is about 90km up this road. Stories from new zealands largest high country station has beaten stiff competition from the likes of the luminaries, to win the. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, so this book is a timely continuation of its history. The annual marlborough book festival forms one of these vibrant threads. Molesworth high country tours blenheim 2021 all you need. Sep 16, 20 the last account of molesworth was published in 1969, so this book is a timely continuation of its history. 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. View the grandeur and beauty of the mountainous high country. We cycle on the flatter sections on the station, enjoying a picnic lunch in the high country, ride along the acheron river reaching hanmer springs approximately 5. A lot of dust and gates to open but the scenery is worth it. Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough district. Dec 09, 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.
Royal air force alconbury is a royal air force station located in huntingdon, england. Discover the magnificent scenery, unique plant life and the fascinating stories. A wide range of popular and useful new zealand travel books. Booksellers choose molesworth at new zealand post book awards. Call us today for an obligation free discussion and quote. Today it is part of the mighty molesworth cattle and conservation station the molesworth recreation reserve managed by the department of conservation.
The 23rd fighter group in world war ii by molesworth, carl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Photographs by suisted, rob the last account of molesworth was published in 1969, this book is a timely continuation of its history. Rob suisted archives conservation blog conservation blog. Information about travel insurance for people visiting, working or settling in new zealand. 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. Search results by rob suisted, well known new zealand.
Search results by rob suisted, well known new zealand natural. The us air force is in control of this base and uses it to support usaf in europe. Molesworth station, new zealands largest farm now administered by the department of conservation. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Take a guided tour of molesworth station, new zealands largest high country farm station. Molesworth station visit visit a high country farm and enjoy a guided tour in stunning, mountainous high country. We have shearers quarters available, full bathroom and kitchen facilities. At 500,000 acres the station is bigger than stewart island, and contains one of nzs biggest cattle herds. After a farm style breakfast enjoy the picturesque cycle ride to the start of molesworth station for morning tea. 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. Access and activities in molesworth recreation reserve are managed by a permit system. Molesworth station tour discover molesworth station new zealands largest high country cattle station with majestic south island scenery. Lunch among the vines, follow the local art and craft trail and visit a thriving creative community. The 423rd air base group serves as the host unit and provides support operations for alconbury and raf molesworth, located a.
Reviewed in the united states on february 18, 2011. Molesworth high country tours blenheim 2021 all you. Molesworth stories from new zealands largest highcountry. Join the motorhome adventure through molesworth station, new zealands largest farm in one couples explorer navigator in march 2018. Explorer navigator through molesworth station youtube. The last account of molesworth was published in 1969, this. 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. Molesworth named after the iconic molesworth station, new zealands largest and most well known high country station ranch, located a short drive from.
New facilities were constructed to support groundlaunched cruise missile operations in the early. Contact us guided molesworth station tour new zealand. From the day the first was published in 1953, they became a wild success, especially with schoolchildren. Stories from new zealands largest high country station hardback. Breakfast, wifi, and parking are free at this guesthouse. Molesworth station facts south island high country station.
Contact us to book your historic guided molesworth station tour in the south island of new zealand. Molesworth tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. Leatham molesworth station route walk marlborough nz. St james station, purchased by the government in 2008, now conservation land. 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. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. Mt nicholas station, on the western shores of lake wakatipu is 40,000 hectares and runs 29,000 merino sheep and 2,300 hereford cattle. Driving the molesworth station is something that i had always wanted to tick off my bucket list. Hi all, this is in relation to accommodation through the molesworth trip fits in with alecs comments on 18 feb 20. Molesworth spooners tunnel cycle tour south island nz.
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