Molesworth high country station 4wd guided tours molesworth station is a land of many extremes with its vast landscapes that contains high screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. The 180,787 ha reserve is new zealands largest farm, running the countrys biggest herd of beef cattle, numbering up to 10,000. A 5minute video shot on a perfect bluesky day in february 2014 as we drove the. It is divided into two sections, and this tour will encompass both areas. New zealand s biggest farm, the 180,787 hectare molesworth station, is part of a vast, mountainous landscape in the northern south island high country. Blenheim, marlborough, new zealand 26 contributions 1 helpful vote 30 molesworth visits i have completed possibly 30 trips that i have photos off, but probably more that than that, as im sure ive done trips but not taken photos. Molesworth station 1 day tour discover molesworth station new zealand s largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery. Join rick stirling on one of these original unique high country heritage tours october thru to may. 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. Molesworth is the focus of a nineyear programme of targeted possum. Take a guided tour of molesworth station, new zealand s largest high country farm station. Oct 12, 2014 molesworth station is new zealands largest farm, covering almost half a million acres with the countrys largest herd of beef cattle up to 10,000 in winter and also its most remote. Molesworth station the archeron road adventure riding nz. Whats more, youre well looked after, and the companys boast is no matter what 4wd you have we will get you through.
Several stations in the area failed during the early twentieth century as they became plagued with rabbit. The 180,787 ha station is new zealand s largest farm, running the countrys biggest herd of beef cattle, numbering up to 10,000. Molesworth, marlborough, new zealand daily weather accuweather. It also hosts government science programs, such as research into bovine tuberculosis and related research into possums. 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. Molesworth station is new zealand s 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. This is an amazing 150km gravel road through molesworth station, new zealand s biggest farm at 181,000 hectares. New zealand s leading high country tour specialist. Discover molesworth station new zealand s largest high country cattle station with majestic south island scenery. Molesworth, cambridgeshire, a village in huntingdonshire, cambridgeshire, england.
The 180,787ha molesworth station is new zealand s largest farm, running the countrys biggest herd of beef cattle, numbering up to 10,000. Molesworth is located 120 km west of blenheim, the size of stewart island at 486,000 acres in size. Molesworth station mountain bike track marlborough nz. Uenuku 2885 m, new zealands tallest mountain outside the southern divide. Journey through new zealand s largest high country farm, with glacial geology and a rich history of maori explorers, hardy settlers and modern farming. Welcome to the original molesworth station heritage tours. The 180,787 ha station is new zealand s largest high country farm, running the countrys biggest herd of beef cattle, numbering up to 10,000. Molesworth, tours, hanmer springs,south island, new zealand. Take the road less explored hire a camper new zealand. This landscape belongs to 180,000 hectare molesworth station, new zealand s largest farm, leased and farmed by landcorp and managed by the department of conservation on behalf of the crown. The farm contains threatened native plants and animals and unique landforms. The acheron road through the vast historic south marlborough station is now open to the public until 7 pm on sunday 3 april, fire risk and road conditions permitting.
Last june i was on the west coast of the south island with my brother. Yr weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough new zealand. Our 84 km ultra running event runs from the molesworth cob cottage to hanmer springs through the molesworth station. New zealand scenery, new zealands scenic views running along the tararua and ruahine ranges, the 50km pohangina anticline is growing rapidly in geological terms. The latter is where trampers set out to climb mount tapuae. 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. New zealand scenery, new zealand s scenic views running along the tararua and ruahine ranges, the 50km pohangina anticline is growing rapidly in geological terms. Molesworth station, in south marlboroughs high country, is new zealand s largest farm. May 30, 2018 the mcguinness institute has argued for the moleswoth station to become new zealand s 14th national park. Join rob suisted on a photographic assignment to document the molesworth station autumn cattle muster over the inland kaikoura range and robinson saddle to lake mcrae, marlborough, new zealand. Today it is part of the mighty molesworth cattle and conservation station. Molesworth station is new zealand s largest farm at 182,000 hectares 500,000 acres, or over 700 square miles, and supports new zealand s largest cattle run. Molesworth, marlborough, new zealand three day weather. A big thank you to all the people who have toured with us over the last few months.
Its size and situation in some of the south islands most spectacular, diverse and remote highcountry areas and its historic buildings make it a plac. Leading from the northern end of lambton quay, central wellingtons 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. Its passes through the largest station in new zealand. Get your 3day weather forecast for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. Molesworth tours is showcasing the stunning landscapes of the nz marlborough south island. Know whats coming with accuweather s extended daily forecasts for molesworth, marlborough, new zealand. The weather here ranges from scorching summers to freezing snowy winters. At molesworth, farming and recreation go hand in hand. Molesworth, ontario, a community in southwestern ontario. Molesworth station is new zealands largest farm at over 180,000 hectares and supports the countrys biggest herd of cattle. Driving through molesworth station, new zealand youtube. Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough. Molesworth station blenheim 2020 all you need to know.
Molesworth station and rainbow mountain leisure time tours. The opportunity to tour this new zealand icon is not to be missed. The tragic and true story of ivanhoe stanley augarde. Awatere and pacific coastline marlborough new zealand. The molesworth station is new zealand s largest high country station and is located in the upper half of. The awatere is the entrance to the molesworth station new zealand s largest highcountry farm. Molesworth station hanmer springs horse riders inc. All of our escorted tours, will provide you with the experience of a lifetime, and are led by friendly guides. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances.
View the grandeur and beauty of the mountainous high country. Molesworth street, wellington, the street where new zealand s parliament buildings are located. This landscape belongs to 180,000 hectare molesworth station, new zealands largest farm, leased and farmed by landcorp and managed by the department of conservation on behalf of the crown. We did a three week tour of the south island last year, which was great. Jan 08, 2020 blenheim, marlborough, new zealand 26 contributions 1 helpful vote 30 molesworth visits i have completed possibly 30 trips that i have photos off, but probably more that than that, as im sure ive done trips but not taken photos. Allow five hours plus stops and take your own food and drink. This vast landscape contains screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. Cycle molesworth road, part of the new zealand cycle trails. 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. It is still mustered by hardy stock horses bred and trained at the station. Molesworth express tour must do new zealand reservations. Visitors now have the opportunity to drive through the spectacular high country landscape of molesworth station, new zealand s largest farm. The 180,787 ha station is new zealands largest high country farm, running the countrys biggest herd of beef cattle, numbering up to 10,000.
Walk the cape campbell or the awatere tussock tracks. Molesworth is the focus of a nineyear programme of targeted possum control and wildlife surveillance. Molesworth station molesworth high country station 4wd tours. The molesworth muster trail follows the acheron road through molesworth station, the largest and most remote working farm in new zealand. 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. View more information on the molesworth station, new zealand. Molesworth station is new zealands largest farm at 182,000 hectares 500,000 acres, or over 700 square miles, and supports new zealands largest cattle run. Discover molesworth station new zealand s largest high country cattle station and the majestic south island high country scenery.
The race can be done as a solorunner, in a team of 2 or in a team of 4 runners. 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 tours offers a range of escorted cycle tours of the south island of nz, alps to ocean cycle. But molesworth, which is managed by the department of conservation, is also now open through the summer to visitors who come to cycle, raft, hunt, fish, camp or just. Enjoy the wonderful historical commentary, modern day farming and land use and visit and see where the first settlers lived.
Highlights of the trip include stopping at original cob cottages and out buildings, historic bridges and morning smoko at a farm. This is an amazing 150km gravel road through molesworth station, new zealands biggest farm at 18 hectares. Molesworth station new zealand, located in marlborough, is the countrys largest cattle station covering over 180,000 hectares of land. Check the acheron road is open if you intend to drive through. Molesworth is the largest farm in new zealand covering 180,787. Welcome to molesworth recreation reserve, the biggest farm in new zealand, where conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand. It is one of the last large farmed areas where possums and other vectors of bovine tb are still being brought under intensive control. Lindis pass and misty mountains mt cook you dont have to be a lord of the rings fan. As doc says, molesworth station is a land of extremes. We found a road on the map that looked quite interesting.
Molesworth muster marlborough places te ara encyclopedia. Molesworth station is new zealands largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres 185,000 hectares. New zealands biggest farm, the 180,787 hectare molesworth station, is part of a vast, mountainous landscape in the northern south island high country. Molesworth station cattle muster to lake mcrae, new. The 2010 muster of stock on molesworth station, new zealand s largest, is carried out in ways not so different from 100 or 150 years earlier, although cattle have replaced sheep. Molesworth station is only open over the summer months and dates can vary each year. Molesworth station marlborough the high country farm known as molesworth station is new zealand s largest cattle station. In 1866 ivanhoe stanley augarde gained employment on mr thomas carters sheep station, st helens, located in the upper catchment of the clarence river. The 207km journey from blenheim to hanmer springs follows the awatere river, then crosses wards pass to follow the acheron river to where it joins the clarence. 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 station is new zealand s largest farm at 1800 square kilometers, with the largest head of cattle, up to 0. Located three hours drive of either nelson, blenheim or christchurch, molesworth is cradled in the headwaters of the three great rivers of marlborough the wairau, clarence and awatere. Another great ride in the area is the molesworth road. The 47 m island saddle is the highest point on a publicly accessed road in new zealand. Molesworth station marlborough the high country farm known as molesworth station is new zealands largest cattle station. Or stop for a wine tasting at the worlds most sustainable winery, yealands estate, and take in stunning panoramas of vines and ocean along the winerys white road, winding your way along rowsuponrows of grape vines. Each summer, many visitors travel through the 180,787 hectare station to. We travel with our local guide in a customised coach driving over jacks pass and into the clarence valley to visit historic acheron accommodation house, now deserted, but alive with the memories of 157 years ago.
Off the tar seal in new zealand truck camper magazine. This landscape belongs to 180,000 hectare molesworth station, new zealands largest farm, leased and farmed by landcorp and managed by. The farm contains threatened native plants and animals and landforms. It is divided into two sections and this tour with encompass both areas. Molesworth station is located behind the inland kaikoura mountain range in the south islands marlborough district. My wife, linda, and i have traveled pretty much all over new zealand. Molesworth station, in south marlboroughs high country, is new zealands largest farm. Ivanhoe ivy was appointed as overseer and had responsibility for the workforce running the station. Nestled amongst 180,787 hectares of towering mountains and river valleys, molesworth station is new zealand s largest farm and a truly unique place on earth. Molesworth station new zealand, marlborough new zealand. 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. Discover the magnificent scenery, unique plant life and the fascinating stories. Molesworth station is new zealand s largest farm, covering almost half a million acres with the countrys largest herd of beef cattle up to 10,000 in winter and also its most remote.
Molesworth station is new zealand s largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres 185,000 hectares. Experience molesworth for yourself during the open access periods, by car, bike, horse or on foot. Molesworth station day tour hurunui, south island, new. 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. The crown purchased these stations and added them to molesworth. We explore molesworth station, new zealands largest farm, to uncover the history of this land of the cowboy and his way of life. Molesworth crater, a crater on mars molesworth station, new zealand s largest farm. The 2010 muster of stock on molesworth station, new zealands largest, is carried out in ways not so different from 100 or 150 years earlier, although cattle have replaced sheep. The 180,787 ha station is new zealands largest farm, running the countrys biggest herd of beef cattle, numbering up to 10,000.
The farming lease on the molesworth station expires in 2020 and its future is being. Enjoy the wonderful historical commentary about the early pioneers, modern day farming and see where the first. Cloudy, temperature 4, 0 mm, light breeze, 2 ms from northnorthwest. Molesworth station is a land of many extremes with its vast landscapes that contains high screescarred mountains, wide river valleys and tussock slopes. Nestled amongst 180,787 hectares of towering mountains and river valleys, molesworth station is new zealands largest farm and a truly unique place on earth. Grandeur unlimited make sure you bring a rugged vehicle or you will need to walk out. Could molesworth station become nzs 14th national park.
At 900metres, it is the highest occupied year round homestead in nz. Molesworth station is a new zealand icon and of great historical interest. Molesworth station 4 wd two day molesworth experience. Molesworth station is new zealand s largest farm at over 180,000 hectares and supports the countrys biggest herd of cattle.
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