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Walking track Ninjas pre-season testing the 30km w

Walking track Ninjas pre-season testing the 30km walk way this weekend. Black yoga pants compulsory.

A few mutton seeds germinating at the moment.

A few mutton seeds germinating at the moment.

Finally finished the last footbridge on the walkin

Finally finished the last footbridge on the walking track after the big winter flood took them. 3 weeks until the hermit life will be over as the first guests arrive for the season. The old Bush Janitor might have to tidy himself up a bit!

We have a resedent flock of Black Fronted Tern at

We have a resedent flock of Black Fronted Tern at the Glencoe River crossing, its quiet fun to watch them gliding around on the thermals.

These strong winds are causing a lot of damage in

These strong winds are causing a lot of damage in rural areas. We've got no power, schools are shut and very sad to see the historic @islandhillsstation Wool Shed built in 1914 is considerably damaged.

We've been busy out the back of the farm getting p

We've been busy out the back of the farm getting prepared for our walking track guests. Filling those hut wood sheds is one of the family fun jobs.

Not a bad wee veiw on day 2 of the walking track.

Not a bad wee veiw on day 2 of the walking track.

She's a good dusting so why not make the most of i

She's a good dusting so why not make the most of it.

We have to thank this cheerful lady, Hurunui Distr

We are very excited that our walking track operato

We are very excited that our walking track operator Shaun Monk has been nominated for the North Canterbury Business Awards!
Lets show him heaps of support by voting for NZwildthings in the "Peoples Choice" category.
Just click the link in bio, add your name and email address, scroll down the list and tick NZwildthings (Island Hills Station Walking Track) then submit. Thanks so much!!!

The 5th generation! Amalia Shand taking camera ope

The 5th generation! Amalia Shand taking camera operator lessons during the filming of @hyundaicountrycalendar which is now available on demand 2021 ep 19.
Her brother Hugh a bit cautious of this bit of gear, worth more than 3 of his Dad's hilux's.
Photo by Dan Henry

We reckon Mandy Shand was the star of the show las

We reckon Mandy Shand was the star of the show last night! So pleased with our episode on @hyundaicountrycalendar
If you missed it head to TV One on demand, link in bio.

Bring your own horse to @islandhillsstation The 2d

Bring your own horse to @islandhillsstation The 2day route is all set up with some beaut riding, all fairly easy stuff with plenty of hill work and a few rocky creek crossings. Link in bio.

Middle aged white men can do stuff too! Our Bush J

Middle aged white men can do stuff too!
Our Bush Janitor Shaun Monk @nzwildthings enjoyed meeting this inspirational bloke Dan Steele @blueduckstation2020 from up in Whanganui. He was invited down to help throw around a few on-farm touristy ideas in Kaikoura and North Canterbury over the last few days. Pictured here visiting Puhi Peaks @kaikourawilderness

Still tropical so far in early winter.

Still tropical so far in early winter.

Boggie and Boss aren't terribly concerned with all

Boggie and Boss aren't terribly concerned with all the racket. This was during the Autumn cattle muster.

Very exciting to host the @hyundaicountrycalendar

Very exciting to host the @hyundaicountrycalendar crew at @islandhillsstation This episode is due to air on the 4th of July. Our self guided 30 km walking track is featured so if you've been considering making a reservation it might pay to jump on it before the CC rush!

We had a great time hosting @hyundaicountrycalenda

We had a great time hosting @hyundaicountrycalendar to @islandhillsstation in early autumn. We've added a behind the scenes photo gallery to our Facebook page if you are keen to see more images. This pic was taken by show director Dan Henry

Bumpy firewood run out to the huts. It helps to ha

Bumpy firewood run out to the huts. It helps to have an old work horse land cruiser and a decent trailer, cheers too @centralcustomengineering

Walker profile - Marjorie Meredith. In March 2021

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