The Whalers' Cottage

The Whalers' Cottage Whalers' Cottage is sited on 95 hectares with 3 natural springs, expansive sea views and beaches.
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A postcard-perfect view of the Kaiapoi River during my recent visit. Sometimes the simplest scenes are the ones worth st...
09/10/2026

A postcard-perfect view of the Kaiapoi River during my recent visit. Sometimes the simplest scenes are the ones worth stopping for.

Spring OakI took a photo of two trees and instantly recognised the oak, with its beautiful spring leaves, while the seco...
08/10/2026

Spring Oak
I took a photo of two trees and instantly recognised the oak, with its beautiful spring leaves, while the second tree quietly complemented it in the background.

Our lunch order of a Thai-flavoured pizza topped with beef would have been perfect for lunch with a sprinkle of fresh Th...
08/10/2026

Our lunch order of a Thai-flavoured pizza topped with beef would have been perfect for lunch with a sprinkle of fresh Thai basil!

I was away and missed the cherry blossoms this spring, but nature had a little surprise waiting for me.I found this cher...
07/10/2026

I was away and missed the cherry blossoms this spring, but nature had a little surprise waiting for me.

I found this cherry tree still blooming in the car park, a few late blossoms quietly holding on. Sometimes, you don’t have to look far to find a little beauty—even in the most unexpected places.

Meeting up with fellow Singaporeans for kopi and makan kecil. There’s something special about sitting around the table, ...
07/10/2026

Meeting up with fellow Singaporeans for kopi and makan kecil.
There’s something special about sitting around the table, sharing stories, snacks and slipping easily into the familiar rhythm of Singlish, Singapore memories and a little bit of laughter. A small taste of home, wherever we may be.

Standing here in Kaiapoi, I’m reminded just how far I’ve travelled in the past few weeks — from Singapore and Tokyo to S...
07/10/2026

Standing here in Kaiapoi, I’m reminded just how far I’ve travelled in the past few weeks — from Singapore and Tokyo to Sydney, and now back home in New Zealand.

The signpost points in every direction, but for me, there’s something comforting about seeing ‘home’ among all those distant places. After all the travelling, it feels good to be back.

So happy the curry leaves plant survived the winter indoors! Now it’s flowering too—a lovely sign that spring is here.
07/10/2026

So happy the curry leaves plant survived the winter indoors! Now it’s flowering too—a lovely sign that spring is here.

The crabapple tree is in bloom, covered in delicate little blossoms that brighten the garden with the arrival of spring....
06/10/2026

The crabapple tree is in bloom, covered in delicate little blossoms that brighten the garden with the arrival of spring.
After a quiet winter, it is always a pleasure to see the trees waking up again. For me, these simple seasonal changes are part of the joy of living on the farm—nature reminding us that everything has its own time to bloom.

It feels a little strange seeing Christmas things appearing in the shops already. It makes me realise just how quickly t...
06/10/2026

It feels a little strange seeing Christmas things appearing in the shops already. It makes me realise just how quickly this year has gone by. It seems like only yesterday we were starting the year, and now Christmas is just around the corner again.

The Japanese maples are glowing with their beautiful new spring leaves, each unfolding in gorgeous shades of scarlet and...
05/10/2026

The Japanese maples are glowing with their beautiful new spring leaves, each unfolding in gorgeous shades of scarlet and crimson.

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