Peraki Bay

Sunday 6th December 2025

Our four drove the winding Kinloch and Bossu Roads to Peraki Road and down into this beautiful valley. From the farm buildings we walked out to the beach with its landmark whale pot and anchor. Kyung Sang and Kerry walked on rocks to connect to the farm track leading to the headland. In spite of warning the others of walking on concealed seals, Kerry blundered close to a large animal. Fortunately, he was let off with a warning. From the loess, clay track we could hear seal pups calling from both sides of the bay. No-one was eager to walk the full extent of the headland, so we began the 6km walk up the spur track to Bossu Road, into a brisk, cooling easterly wind. Near noon four horses appeared a hundred metres away, and took a keen interest on our foursome. We found a sheltered spot out of the wind for lunch. Three of us looked for a shortcut to the valley road but quickly encountered a wall of gorse, so retreated to follow the longer, assured path that Pat had taken. We reached Bossu Road near Carews Peak to walk back to Peraki Road, then for the tree-lined road walk down the valley. A few keen sheep with lambs showed the way ahead, rather than risk the close encounter they’d need to get behind us. We followed like sheep.

Enjoying the coastal views on this large, green and pleasant farm were: Kerry (Leader), Pat, Joy and Kyung Sang.