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Halesy's Global Adventure - the Surf Trip of a Lifetime - masses of photos from Halesy's travels and reports of good places to stay, surfing beaches and much, much more .....

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Halesy's Global Adventure
- the Surf Trip of a Lifetime




..... Halesy left behind him England, Saunton Sands, Cfer, Wedge and a great many friends, when he flew out to Miami at the start of his Global Adventure at the beginning of 2002     (see index)

He's just arrived home! - the last few trip reports will be on line soon and meanwhile we've added masses of new photos to previous reports - see bottom of page for links to Picture Libraries.


The story continues...............
BLACK HEAD BAY - DUNEDIN - MURDERING BAY - PALMERSTON - CROMWELL - KARAWAU GORGE - KARAWAU BRIDGE - QUEENSTOWN - WINTER FESTIVAL - THE LAST RESORT - CORONET PEAK - WINNIE'S - THE REMARKS


NEWS # 047


Hi everyone!

The next day, Thursday, I'm up early, to head off in search of surf. When I arrive at Black Head Bay, there are already several cars in the carpark and people in the water. I have a feeling that I will be a little cold as I see guys putting on thick suits, boots, gloves and hats. As I change into my thin suit and reef boots the guys think that I'm crazy. Daniel, from Christchurch, has lent me some gloves and I squeeze my hands in. They are a little small but much better than nothing.

Blackhead Bay, solid 5 feet - photo copyright Halesy's Global Adventure Picture Library - click here to reach the PL index with links to all pictures on site

Blackhead Bay, solid 5 feet



Blackhead Bay, solid 5 feet - photo copyright Halesy's Global Adventure Picture Library - click here to reach the PL index with links to all pictures on site

Blackhead Bay, solid 5 feet

I walk down to the beach and ask the guys where I should paddle out. They indicate a gap in the rocks and tell me not to get caught by a set. As I paddle out, a large set arrives and my duck diving skills are tested to the limit. I get icecream headaches as I duck under the next ten waves but am thankfully soon outside. The surf is not huge and is about 4 to 5 feet but the shape is excellent and plenty of waves get ridden. I get out, not able to feel my feet, after about an hour and a half. I look comical in the carpark, trying to get out of my suit as I discover that I cannot feel my hands either!

I then head back to Dunedin and drive out to the end of the peninsula, to see the albatross breeding grounds. Later that evening, I meet up with the girls again and we go out for a few beers. As they have agreed to put me up again, I say that I will be the driver for the night. Dunedin is a university town and the first pub is heaving with students, all dressed as schoolgirls. I wish that I hadn't agreed to drive! Eventually, by 3.30 am, I can take it no longer and head for home. I'm not sure when the girls get back.

Friday and I'm off to Queenstown, for the Winter Festival. I have breakfast with the girls and then drop them back in town, to pick up their cars. We shall meet up again at the weekend, in Queenstown. We say our goodbyes and then I head off north again, following the coastline. Once again, I wish that I had a good map as I go off in search of Murdering Bay, which has a reputation for excellent surf. I travel for miles only to arrive at a locked gate once again.

Dunedin local, more big teeth! - photo copyright Halesy's Global Adventure Picture Library - click here to reach the PL index with links to all pictures on site

Dunedin local, more big teeth!

After Palmerston, I follow Highway 85 away from the coast, towards Cromwell and Queenstown. The views are magnificent and make the journey seem quite quick despite the fact that I will be in the car for several hours.

Eventually, I arrive in Cromwell and then head towards Queenstown along the Karawau Gorge. The gorge is filled with vineyards but I resist the temptation. I eventually arrive at the Karawau Bridge, the site of A J Hackett's original bungey operation, just in time to see another unfortunate launch himself off the bridge. The site is very picturesque and I consider another jump as it's not very high, at 43 metres. The cost puts me off and I feel I've done enough already.

the original bungey site, Karawall Bridge - photo copyright Halesy's Global Adventure Picture Library - click here to reach the PL index with links to all pictures on site

the original bungey site, Karawall Bridge

I continue on towards Queenstown and arrive some thirty minutes later. The town is heaving with people, all here for the Festival and I'm hard pushed to find a parking spot. I do, eventually and then head to The Last Resort, my accommodation for the next nine days. Jeff, who runs the hostel and the rest of the crew seem nice and I settle in for the night.

Saturday, I get up early and get myself a lift pass and gear for the weekend. I drive up to Coronet Peak and spend the next couple of days re-aquainting myself with the skills of snowboarding. I have a few falls but nothing serious. I am on the slopes from the moment the slopes open until I'm thrown off at the end of the day and soon feel more settled. In the evenings, I meet up with the Deco crew of Ian, Jon, Al, Andy, Justin, Ash, Nick, Emi and all. We have the odd beer in Winnie's and I'm still amazed when they open the roof when the place gets too hot. Queenstown is much busier than before and the world seems to have arrived to party.

On Monday, I go to Green Toad and get my snowboard for the week. A million thanks to John who gives me what seem to be the best hire board and boots that I've ever seen. It makes all the difference to my riding and it's nice for the board to turn when I want it to, rather than the other way round!

I join up with Ian and Emi and we head off to The Remarks, for some excellent boarding and skiing. Both Ian and Emi are much better than me and my skills are pushed to the limits as we go down many trails that I would have never tried on my own.

At one point we head down what we think is a blue trail, which suddenly becomes very rocky. We then meet two guys walking towards us who explain that it's way too steep for them around the corner. As we traverse around we come to a rather steep slope with a group of people at the bottom. We wonder what they are doing, until the helicopter arrives and one of their number is stretchered off! We feel a little aprehensive but all make our way down the slope, without too much trouble. We have a fantastic day and are on the slopes for hours. Later it's back to Winnie's again.

Seeya,

Halesy



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