On Sunday we drove up to Paraparaumu for a beach walk, sunshine and some sea air. I think it must have been a year since we were up there, yet it is only about a 50 minute drive. Anyway, below you can see Kapiti Island, which is now a nature reserve, and Karl taking a stroll.
There are always interesting things to find on the beach from a fish skeleton, to branches to something that I don’t really know what it is.
There was also this tree trunk section with amazing blue, orange and red colouring, and the fun graffiti ‘wouldy’. If I could sketch, I would lov to do one of this.
There were dogs and people enjoying the beach, some were fishing, others just breathing in the sea air. A day to refresh and clear out 2025 to make room for the adventures to come in 2026.
Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden. You can also find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook and Instagram.
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A perfect day for a beach walk, and aren’t we all lucky to have nice things to look forward to.
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It was lovely – and yes lots to think about for 2026.
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Beautiful beach pictures. Yes, definitely the time to clear out 2025 and make room for 2026. Cheers.
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Thank you! 2026 is just around the corner.
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Yes, to enjoying days where the ocean washes into your soul!
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Agree!
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What a lovely day! I love your beach finds.
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There are always interesting finds on the beach – and not a single piece of rubbish I am pleased to report.
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I enjoy seeing what sort of things have washed up on a beach 🙂
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Last time on this beach we found skulls – animal naturally! It is always different too, according to what the weather has been like and the season.
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We did something very similar yesterday, but ours was much closer to home. A great way to get rid of the cobwebs. Wish I could sketch, too xx
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The smell and sound of the sea always clears my mind somehow!
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Nothing like a good beach walk to clear the cobwebs
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Agree!
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That looks like such a lovely day on the beach!
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It was!
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Looks like a lovely day by the sea!
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It was just the thing.
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Looks like a lovely place to stroll!
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It is – a lovely long beach, and on a clear day like Sunday you could even see across to the South Island.
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We have also had some beach walks lately – but without the blue sky and sunshine!
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I can imagine!
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A breath of fresh air never goes amiss.
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It really doesn’t!
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Beach walks the best. A very Happy New Year to you, Barbara.
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They are! Wishing you all the best for the new year.
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Such a bright and sunny day – being near water is so great 🙂
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It was such a great day for a beach walk.
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Such a refreshing post.🌿 wishing you the best!
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What a beautiful day!
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It was!
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Thanks for sharing Paraparaumu. I could never say the name write when I took the train ride back in 2013. It was a delightful spot. Is there still a restaurant overlooking the beach. I so enjoyed your photos. Thanks again.
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