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 […]
Gemstone Beach in November: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 2
November 2024 Only two fossicks managed for this month in my new series. In Part 1 (October) I only got down to Gemstone Beach twice […]
Gemstone Beach in October: Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 1
You’ll see in the images below and the descriptions of October’s fossicks that the biggest change was to the Taunoa Stream. I’ve documented a very […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: 12 Months on Gemstone Beach
Introduction Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m excited to share this new 12-part series, dedicated to a year-long (month-by-month) journey of fossicking on one […]