Valentines Day, a Day of Romance...

If your celebrating with the one you love this year, take a look at Zilchoo's 5 Romantic things you can do for free, around Otaki and Te Horo this Valentines Day.

My bounty is as boundless as the sea,

My love as deep; the more I give to thee,

The more I have, for both are infinite.

Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

5 Romantic things do to for Free this Valentines Day...

1. Watch the Sunset over Kapiti Island
Sunrise at Otaki & Te Horo Beaches are beautiful and not to be missed, it's a fantastic photo opportunity with amazing colours from oranges, reds and yellow hues.

2. Take a Romantic Stroll Along the Beach
The perfect romantic walk, strolling along the beach with the most amazing views of Kapiti Island.

3. Go Star Gazing
Otaki offers some spectacular stargazing spots, presenting a twinkling sky that almost looks unreal. The skies offer dazzling spectacles for night viewing and it is possible to get amazing views of the Milky Way and its neighbouring galaxies, the Magellanic Clouds.

4. Write Messages in the Sand
Write love messages in the sand to the one you love on Valentines Day.

5. Skimming Stones
Hunt down the perfect stones with your Valentine and see how many times you can skim your stone.

Share you Thoughts

Best Place at the Beach

Otaki Beach is gorgeous, we are extremely lucky to have this on our doorstep! There are so many parts of the beach that it's almost impossible to choose your favourite. I'm not sure I can choose, which is why I'm putting it to you? What is your favourite area of the beach? Add your photos to the comment section below. The Sand Dunes The sand dunes to the north of the Waitohu Stream, this part of beach is wild an rugged with drift wood, rolling sand dunes, wild grasses and the Waitahu stream. Dig your toes in the warm sand and gaze along this stretch of beautiful coastline. Remember, only leave your footprints behind. You might also like to read Whoever you are with, enjoy the view Waitohu Stream The Waitohu Stream is a great place to swim and play. With a gentle stream and rolling sand dunes it’s perfect for swimming playing in the dunes or watching the wildlife. You might also like to read Splashing About at Otaki Beach The River Mou...

The Long Walk Home (Day 2) - By Zoe Mounsey

The Long Walk Home – day two Day two started very early for me and I was soon on the train to Mana ready to do it all again – a hot bath and a good night’s sleep had ensured that I was still raring to go. My walking partner was not quite so raring to go as was suffering from a sore ankle but she had strapped it up and joined me at the start. The words of encouragement on the second day were from Porirua’s mayor and we were soon on our way.

Then and Now

Otaki has come along way, the beautiful Rangiatea Church was destroyed in a horrific fire, but rebuilt by the community, there is amazing shopping on the main highway and on Main street, the Beach Pavillion is still used the by public. It may not be a post office anymore, but it's a well used and well loved building housing cultural art work. We've put togther a couple of then and now photographs. What do you remember from this wonderful town ?

Sunny Otaki

Search This Blog