Arriving at the South Island - Queen Charlotte Sound
and Picton then down towards Christchurch
This group and following groups belonging to this South Island series were taken on a trip in the summer of 1963/64. Starting at the inter-island ferry terminal at Picton, travelling down the east coast to Dunedin, then back up through the centre of the island, returning to Picton.
The entrance to Tory Channel - from the GMV Aramoana. GMV (Government Motor Vessel) - because, at this time, the inter-island ferries were a part of the government owned railways. The railways, and the ferries, have since been privatized. (Update - now back in Government ownership - Kiwirail.)
Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0001. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
The entrance to Tory Channel, and later, Queen Charlotte Sound.
Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0002. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Inside the Tory Channel looking back to Cook Straight, and in the distance, the North Island.
Taken 25th December, 1963
Photo CN0003. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Whekenui Bay, on Arapawa Island, and a whale chaser.
Taken 25th December, 1963
Photo CN0004. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
An isolated farm house, Tory Channel. The only way in or out then was by boat.
Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0005. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Sailing down the Queen Charlotte Sound.
Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0006. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Approaching the wharves at Picton, at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound.
Taken December 25th, 1963.
Photo CN0007. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Picton, as seen from the GMV Aramoana as she was turning before docking at the ferry terminal.
Taken December 25th, 1963.
Photo CN0008. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Everyone watching as the GMV Aramoana backs into the ferry terminal for unloading. Taken December 25th, 1963.
Photo CN0009. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
The GMV Aramoana berthed at Picton.
Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0010. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Overlooking the township of Picton, nestled at the end of Queen Charlotte Sound. Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0011. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Queen Charlotte Sound and boat anchorage just outside of Picton.
Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0012. Kodachrome II. f14;1/60.
Wairau River, Marlborough, railway bridge. Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0013. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Rather dry and bare hills in the Weld Pass area. Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0014. Kodachrome II. f8;1/125.
Hapuku River. The weather turned miserable while crossing the Hapuku River. Our first view of a real South Island eastern side shingle river. Taken 25th December, 1963.
Photo CN0015. Kodachrome II. f8;1/60.
Kaikoura Camping Ground and the Seaward Kaikoura Range. A nice bright fine morning after a dull previous afternoon. Taken 26th December, 1963.
Photo CN0016. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Looking across pleasant farmland to the Seaward Kaikoura Range. Taken 26th December, 1963.
Photo CN00017. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
The rail bridge over the Kahutara River, with the Kaikoura Range in the background. Taken 26th December, 1963.
Photo CB0001. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
The view at Goose Bay, travelling down the side of the Seaward Kaikouras. Taken 26th December, 1963.
Photo CB0002. Kodachrome II. f9;1/125.
Typical countryside travelling down the East Coast between Kaikoura and Christchurch, a view of the Oaro River.
Spye farmland, looking towards the Southern Alps, Lewis Pass. Taken 26th December, 1963.
Photo CB0004. Kodachrome II. f8;1/125.