Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough district. 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. 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. Discover the magnificent scenery, unique plant life and the fascinating stories. The awatere is the marlborough river and valley south of blenheim. Know whats coming with accuweather s extended daily forecasts for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. Take in the sights of marlboroughs wine country scenery and taste some of the regions best offerings on this fullday tour from blenheim. 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. Allow five hours plus stops and take your own food and drink. 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. Dec 16, 2018 about molesworth high country tours discover the lifestyle of nz high country farming on a range of small group escorted tours. The 180,787 hectare station is a recreation reserve administered by the department of conservation with its working cattle station run by landcorp farming.
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 of. The molesworth books purport to be instructional manuals by an english public schoolboy named nigel molesworth, about how to survive the school experience. Discover molesworth station new zealands largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery. Book on molesworth station is a must for all those interested in the iconic south island high country.
Get your 3day weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. From the day the first was published in 1953, they became a wild success, especially with schoolchildren. Check the acheron road is open if you intend to drive through. St helens, including the dillon run, was added in 1949. 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. New zealands leading high country tour specialist 2020. Molesworth station tours nz4wd magazine offroading in nz.
When i had the chance to buy molesworth, an omnibus of all four books for a pittance, i jumped at the chance. The opportunity to tour this new zealand icon is not to be missed. James murray station manager on autumn merino muster top beat at. 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. Aug 29, 2014 molesworth book wins prestigous award, nz post book awards 2014 photo. The norman conquest of england in 1066 brought much change to the island nation, including many immigrants with new names. Nz post book awards 2014 finalists molesworth station book in. Molesworth station 1 day tour discover molesworth station new zealands largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery. Or for 4wd enthusiasts who value the back country rural lifestyle and scenery try the molesworth tagalong 4wd tour. 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, marlborough, new zealand three day weather.
It also hosts government science programs, such as research into bovine tuberculosis and related research into possums. 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. Sir william molesworth 17581798, 6th baronet molesworth of pencarrow, mp for cornwall, 1784 to 1790 william nassau molesworth 18161890, english historian maud margaret mall molesworth 18941985, australian tennis champion of the inaugural australasian championships in 1922. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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, from the early 1940s, the legendary manager bill chisholm rebuilt a ruined landscape and turned it into a flourishing and profitable farm. It has been said that the booksellers choice award is the best one to win as it is.
Whitcoulls rewards is an exciting program where you earn points for every dollar you spend. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. 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. 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 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. 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. Find stories and photos on anything to do hunting and fishing new zealand and worldwide. Gloriously, delightfully, and devastatingly accurate caricatures by the great ronald searle bring to life the hysterical adventures of the fearsome, loathsome nigel molesworth, the curse of st. Molesworth station has become another top of the south holiday destination with the access road for 2012 summer visitors opening yesterday. The booksellers choice award is the best one to win as it is a reflection of consumer. London to molesworth 4 ways to travel via train, taxi.
A big thank you to all the people who have toured with us over the last few months. John adams library boston public library brl publication date. Molesworth reverted to the crown in 1938 when the runholders walked off. Mar 25, 20 molesworth station has become another top of the south holiday destination with the access road for 2012 summer visitors opening yesterday. Fishnhunt new zealands famous hunting and fishing forum. Experience molesworth for yourself during the open access periods, by car, bike, horse or on foot. The road follows the river, getting higher and higher, with the landscape turning from grapes to grassy slopes and scree covered hillsides. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. Rome2rio makes travelling from london to molesworth easy. The fishnhunt hunting and fishing forum is the largest in new zealand with a very active membership and hosts 1. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
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. Molesworth station by rob suisted, well known new zealand. 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. My book majestic new zealand just won runner up in the whitcoulls pictorial book of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Among these immigrants were the ancestors of the molesworth family, who lived in a place named molesworth in cambridgeshire or a place named mouldsworth in cheshire. Molesworth station tours blenheim south island nz farm. 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. Could molesworth station become nzs 14th national park. The molesworth road passes through the countrys largest working farm. At 500,000 acres the station is bigger than stewart island, and contains one of nzs biggest cattle herds. 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. Molesworth high country tours blenheim 2020 all you need.
Just as importantly, it explains the importance of recreation and conservation in the running of a modern highcountry farm. Top 10 hotels in molesworth, united kingdom cancel free. The farming lease on the molesworth station expires in 2020 and its future is being considered by the department of conservation doc. Photographer, rob suisted, at the new zealand post book awards. Metal roads with a few adventure motorbike riders taking it on. Grandeur unlimited make sure you bring a rugged vehicle or you will need to walk out. New zealands leading molesworth station high country experience tour guides. Books by rob suisted, well known new zealand natural. The placename molesworth is derived from the old english word mulesword, which is composed of the. Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in molesworth and the surrounding area. Get directions, maps, and traffic for molesworth, england. 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. We have molesworth accommodations with prices starting at usd 36.
Whats more, youre well looked after, and the companys boast is. Molesworth was the first grate misspeller, before the internet and leetspeak. Choose one of our 665 deals and get discounts of up to 40%. Whats more, youre well looked after, and the companys boast is no matter what 4wd you have we will get you through. Find all the transport options for your trip from london to molesworth right here. The combined stations once ran around 95,000 sheep, but. 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. 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, marlborough, new zealand daily weather. 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. About molesworth high country tours discover the lifestyle of nz high country farming on a range of small group escorted tours. Molesworth station tours blenheim south island nz farm tours.
The countrys largest farm at 180,000 hectares, it is leased. This vast landscape contains screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. At molesworth, farming and recreation go hand in hand. Choose from a fun supported cycle tours, escorted historical tours or 4wd self drive tagalong tours to discover the beautiful south island high country. Stories from new zealands largest high country station by broad, harry, suisted, rob isbn. Molesworth station the archeron road adventure riding nz. Booksellers choose molesworth at new zealand post book awards. Stories from new zealands largest high country station by harry broad, photography by rob suisted craig potton publishing.
Molesworth high country tours blenheim 2020 all you. 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. Molesworth, tours, hanmer springs,south island, new zealand. 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. Need to get a group of boys to ride this to the hot springs at hanmer. It tells the stories of those who have contributed so much over the years to this highly successful station. My book majestic new zealand just won runner up in the whitcoulls pictorial book. The most popular ways to explore the region are by coming on an organized molesworth heritage tour. Molesworth station east west route walk marlborough nz. 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. Molesworth station, in south marlboroughs high country, is new zealands largest farm. Stories from new zealands largest high country station has. The first 100km up the awatere river valley is on public roads and passes through vineyards and the muller station. Clearly these chairs supported quite a few dusty cowboy bottoms in their day.
If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. If you really want to get out there in new zealand, cycling the molesworth road is the ride for you. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. That price seems even more amazing when you look closely at the photo below. My molesworth station photos quality molesworth book images for sale buy the book from. They appeared in instalments in the childrens magazine. 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.
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