A series in which I am exploring the Tasman district and its history through agriculture, tourism and nature.
Now and Then takes a look at popular locations and layers with elements from the past
to evoke a sense of time and change.
Now and Then 1 : Ebb and Flow
The entrance to the southern end of the Abel Tasman National Park coastal track at Marahau. Though this land has been much explored its quiet beauty remains.
Now and Then 2 : Sandy Bay Birds
Along the Abel Tasman National Park track coastal at Sandy Bay, Marahau. The shallows of the bay create warm waters producing a rich Eco system of life within the waters which in turn entices animals and people to its shores for nourishment and play.
Now and Then 3 : The Cool Stores
The Coolstores at Māpua wharf. These buildings are now gift shops and cafes but originated as coolstores to house apples from the region’s many orchards. Here they awaited pick up by boats at the wharf for distribution.
Now and Then 5 : Grossi Point Paddle
Grossi Point, Māpua at low tide shown with Paddle boarders at high tide and Australian Eucalyptus tree. It is the abundance of natural resources that has given Māpua its name and continues to attract locals and visitors alike.
Now and Then 4 : Estuary
The Estuary, Māpua causeway at low tide with Rabbit Island and the Richmond Ranges. A fast moving tidal currant rips through each day as the estuary empties and fills its way through a maze of ever-changing deep channels and shallow banks.
Now and Then 7 : Kayaks In the Sky
Wharariki Beach Golden Bay, the Northern most point of the South Island is a remote recreational beach with significant sand dunes surrounded by the Kahurangi National Park.
Now and Then 6 : Two Ships Went
Wainui Inlet of Abel Tasman Drive, Golden Bay. Historic site of the first meeting of Abel Tasman and local Maori in Golden Bay, December 1642 where the story takes place of two Dutch ships that stopped briefly in the bay.
Now and Then 8 : Niaght and Day
Picturesque Māpua Wharf once the busy hub of shipping apples from the region and later for the Fruitgrowers Chemical Company is now a popular tourist stop with wharf jumping a staple avidly protected by the locals.
Available as C-Type prints / Framed or Reverse mounted to Perspex.
