Gemstone Beach in August is the second to last post in this series documenting fossicking on Gemstone Beach for a year. Many fossicks were had […]
Gemstone Beach in July: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 10
Gemstone Beach in July only resulted in two fossicks despite my every intentions of going more! Both the Taunoa Stream and Waimeamea River have changed […]
Gemstone Beach in June: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 9
Gemstone Beach in June was, as expected, a cold mixture of overcast, sunny and wet days for tumbling stone hunting. The Taunoa Stream and Waimeamea […]
Gemstone Beach in May: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 8
I had expected Gemstone Beach in May to have a wintery feel to it but to my surprise the weather has been pretty awesome with […]
Gemstone Beach in April: Stones, Waves & Whispers Part 7
Gemstone Beach in April was very busy with many tourists still around Southland. Both Easter and ANZAC day created long weekends so I did avoid […]
Gemstone Beach in March: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 6b
This is Part B (or part 2) of an epic, awesome month for fossicking at Gemstone Beach in March in which coincidentally both JP and […]
Gemstone Beach in March: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 6a
It was an epic, awesome month for fossicking at Gemstone Beach in March! Coincidentally both JP and rock buddies Shona & Lee (lovely ladies I […]
Gemstone Beach in February: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 5
February is a crazy busy time here with summer cranking, the BnB fully booked, plus school is back in session for 2025. I only managed […]
Gemstone Beach in January: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 4
Summer has arrived, bringing with it perfect days for fossicking at the beach! This month’s spotlight on Gemstone Beach in January highlights significant changes to […]
Gemstone Beach in December: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 3
It is finally summer in Southland and despite all the rain we have had (and are still having) water restrictions are already in place for […]