Wilson Bay Farm

18/06/2025

For all our Christchurch friends…

Wanna take the (polar) plunge - but can't wait until Heritage Expeditions heads down to the Ross Sea in January & February?

Our friends at New Zealand Antarctic Society have you covered with their Polar Plunge New Brighton event - brave the icy water and celebrate Christchurch's connection to Antarctica with a midwinter polar plunge with the NZ Antarctic Society. Join the New Zealand Antarctic Society and Step Ahead Trust for a midwinter polar plunge at New Brighton Beach!

Midwinter is the biggest celebration on the Antarctic calendar, historically marked by those wintering over jumping into the freezing ocean.

Learn about Antarctica, the significance of midwinter, and connect with the continent through the very ocean that joins it to New Zealand.

Date & Time:
Saturday 21th June 2025 at 8:00am (Arrive at 7:30am)

Location:
Car Park (North Ramp) between He Puna Taimoana and New Brighton Surf Life Saving Club

What to Bring:
Swimmers, warm clothes, towel, and maybe some tea and coffee in a thermos (costumes welcome!)

Organised by:
NZ Antarctic Society in association with the Step Ahead Trust, New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club and Otautahi Christchurch NZ.

Full event details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DENZf4Poj/
Image © Richard Young Photography

15/06/2025

Catching the last rays of the day, only one week to go until the shortest day!!
Thankfully it doesn’t put the possums off, and they certainly love that peanut butter!!

12/05/2025

Patiently waiting for another historical woolshed tour with the Pelorus mailboat… I thought I’d add a few pictures of our old launch Kiwi. She’s such a classic. Our trusty old farm work boat. Kiwi is such an iconic part of Wilson Bay farms history.

05/05/2025

We’re really looking forward to a productive winter, it looks like it’s up to Trev and I to do the pest control while the kids are away.

03/05/2025

A beautiful Autumn day, the sea was like a millpond. Jake’s ready for action…

27/04/2025

Another beautiful day for a visit from the Heritage explorer. It’s always a pleasure to do a historical farm tour with such a great group of people. An extra added bonus was that I did a pretty good muster to get the sheep in while Trevs away!. We look forward to the next tour.

09/04/2025

Great news!!

Government agencies to use woollen fibre products in construction and refurbishment of buildings.

16/02/2025

A quick evening jaunt out to check the pig traps last Thursday. Such a beautiful evening!

28/01/2025

We went to town yesterday to do some grocery shopping.., then came home to this in our garden. Why would you bother???

26/01/2025

Back to school already? Where did the Christmas holidays go?? Summer has only just arrived!
The best time in the sounds is from now on… the weather is looking amazing!
We have accommodation available for Easter, and the next school holidays.
Be in quick, we are already taking bookings for Christmas 25.
Come and chill out with us com

24/01/2025

What do you think the postie does on his day off? Find out all about it on our new summer Sunday cruise! 📭🥳

Step into a different side of the Marlborough Sounds with us. This time it’s not about delivering mail, but exploring hidden gems. Think a walk, wholesome farm and garden tours…discovering the beauty beyond the shoreline.

Basically Sundays just got a whole lot more interesting. A tour perfect for those who love to slow down and soak it all in. 🌿🌸 🐑

Book your spot now and join us for a day off adventure like no other.
🔗 https://www.themailboat.co.nz/cruising-and-delivering-mail-on-our-mail-run-cruises/posties-day-off-sunday-cruise/

18/01/2025

Another day… another farm tour with the Pelorus Mail boat. I just love doing tours with these guys and showing everyone around our historical woolshed.
This is a farm tour with a difference, Wilson Bay farm has been in the Foote family since 1881, and is located in one of the most isolated places in NewZealand.
The farm is only accessible by boat, it is off- Grid, and can be subjected to some of the harshest weather elements New Zealand has to throw at them.
The land is steep, rocky and rugged, and the views from the top of the hill some of the most magnificent in the world.
It would leave you wondering why anyone would live in such a place, and if they might be a bit crazy…. Probably!!
But loving life!!
Come check it out!! .com
Pelorus Mail Boat