New Zealand Walks
Cobb Valley region
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or me the Cobb Valley was familiar in name only through the experiences of others. I really had little idea of where or what it was all about. So with five other tramping friends what else to do but discover it for ourselves. And what a special
memorable time it was. Four days of walking up, down, across and over this beautiful area in the Kahurangi National Park. The perfect weather was a grateful bonus. From Nelson airport Kahurangi Guided Walks drove us over the Takaka Hill to our accommodation alongside the Cobb River reservoir. With our
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Words by Vicky Ross Photos by Deborah Gedye
26 Walking New Zealand, issue no 283 - 2021
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two guides we shared two historic houses, historic in that they replicated houses that so many of us lived in and successfully survived with only three bedrooms, one bathroom and a dinette. What? No ensuites, office or butler’s pantry? They had originally been the dam worker’s accommodation. From a sunny northerly aspect they overlooked the reservoir and dam. www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz
