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Hokitika Gorge


Last time we were out at Hokitika Gorge was Summer 2022 before we moved down here. I remember being surprised by how many campers were parked there. 


The whole walk round is probably about 45 minutes and was quite easy except for 2 things.


Swingbridges - I hate them. I have this irrational fear of heights and the first bridge was at least 10 feet high from the water below but after psyching myself up I finally walked across....fast.


Apparently the water is this colour because of a mixture of glacier water from the mountains and chalk from the side of the cliffs.

At the second swingbridge I stopped when I realized this one was even higher than the first then I noped out and walked right back around to the beginning. There was one lady there who flatly refused to walk over.

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Pauline said…
Love the pic of the parking lot. I presume overnight parking of campers is allowed there? My daughter eventually partially overcame her fear of heights and swing bridges by forcing herself to appear brave in front of her little son. I love them!
23 August 2022 at 10:25
Tigger's Mum said…
Beautiful pics. F loves swing bridges. Years ago she had a job the included helping to build and maintain them in Forest Parks.
23 August 2022 at 15:58
Fun60 said…
It looks a beautiful park. Swing bridges are ok unless there are a number of people walking on them at the same time.
24 August 2022 at 00:17
Alycia~Quiltygirl said…
That is beautiful
and I totally understand about the bridges - glad you had beautiful scenery to make up for it
24 August 2022 at 02:12
Klara said…
we all have our fears ;-). great nature.
24 August 2022 at 04:56
local alien said…
I don't know if I could do those swing bridges either. They look awfully long and rather high. Wonderful bush though. More awesome NZ scenery
24 August 2022 at 05:38
Janice said…
Those were beautiful pictures. Love the color of the water. Thanks for sharing the beauty.
24 August 2022 at 06:14
Tom said…
...this is a gorgeous area, but the bridges don't look exciting for me.
24 August 2022 at 07:14
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
I'm not exactly afraid of heights, but swing bridges have never seemed sturdy enough to hold actual human beings safely. (I don't blame you for "noping out" -- and I love learning that phrase! I will be using it in the future I'm sure.)
24 August 2022 at 08:17
William Kendall said…
I have no issues with heights. Beautiful area.
24 August 2022 at 09:00
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Hey I'm all about noping out if one doesn't feel like it but generally I'm okay with swing bridges.
I love the color of the water.
24 August 2022 at 09:01
Sharon said…
The color of that water is beautiful. I have the same fear of heights so swing bridges would scare me too.
24 August 2022 at 09:48
magiceye said…
Seems to be a lovely walk.
24 August 2022 at 12:11
Veronica Lee said…
Looks like an amazing walk but swing bridges make me nervous though!

Fabulous photos as always, Amy.

24 August 2022 at 15:57
Min Lilla Kokvrå said…
I wish New Zealand wasn't on the other side of the globe... Fantastic nature and environments.
24 August 2022 at 16:19
Anonymous said…
The nature sights are refreshing and relaxing. Wish I could visit a place like that. Thanks for taking us along. Happy WW! Mine's here ~ Ms. Donyarific
24 August 2022 at 17:52
At Home In New Zealand said…
I totally identify with that irrational fear of swing bridges, but I have found two ways I can (sometimes!) cross them. One is by walking slowly and stopping occasionally so the bridge doesn't swing too much (and NOBODY else on the bridge, and NEVER look down), and the other is by shutting my eyes tight and holding the hand of the person in front of me (they usually end up with very squashed hands!).
Lovely pictures :)
24 August 2022 at 21:04
Pisi Prkl said…
Don´t like hights either but very nice scenery though.
25 August 2022 at 14:23
dee Nambiar said…
The water is such a gorgeous colour. And it's so lovely to see some tropical vegetation.
Beautiful!
25 August 2022 at 18:53
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