Godley Head Costal Defence @ Christchurch

This headland is a breathtaking coastal location, near to Taylors Mistake which we visited a few days ago. Built in 1939, the fort is ranked in the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites. The place is Godley Head Reserve.

As we arrive at Godley Head Reserve

Wetland near where we begin our journey

Rest area near where we begin our journey

Entrance of Tunnel track, Coastal lookout and Gun Emplacement.

As we approach the Defence area

Miniature Range, reminds me of the battle ship game which you try to hit your opponent's ships.

Battery plotting room

Engine Room

Outside the Defence area

As we arrive at Mechanics Bay






The other side of Mechanics Bay

As we walk further... a tunnel walkway

Fairly dark, but cool inside

Follow the light.... and you will find the way

Outside the tunnel to the coastal


Coastal defence

On the way back, we had a scenic drive.

View of Christchurch Coastal

Top of the Gondola

View of Lyttelton Harbour



On the other side is the view of Christchurch city

End of the trip

2009 New Year Countdown @ Cathedral, Christchurch

For the very last few hours of 2008, Grace and I spent the time at the Anthony Harper's New Year Eve party in Cathedral Square.

Cathedral shines for the last few hours of 2008

We arrived early preparing for the countdown, but the Cathedral Square is already packed with people.

People gathers around the Chalice

Party in Cathedral Square sponsored by Anthony Harper.


The lights, the music, the drums, the guitars and the singing play hard till the last moment of 2008







Grace @ the party



Counting down - 3...2...1...Happy New Year....




Firework lights up the sky in 2009


Grace says bye to 2008

People continue to party after the countdown

Party continues

As we leave for the night, welcome to 2009 ... Shot taken at ISO6400, amazing with the noise level and details retained.