Life on Muzzle

Discover the enchanting world of Remote Muzzle Station, nestled in the breathtaking southern Marlborough region of New Zealand. This captivating trade paperback brings to life the story of Fiona Redfern, who grew up in splendid isolation at Muzzle Station, a place that has held the hearts of generations. Now, alongside her husband Guy, Fiona is raising their two small children amidst the challenging yet breathtaking landscapes.

Remote Muzzle Station isn’t just a book; it’s a journey through family life on New Zealand’s most remote station, illustrating the resilience required to navigate the rugged terrain. From crossing the Clarence River to overcoming the 25 smaller river crossings and a formidable 1370-meter-high mountain range, readers will be captivated by Fiona's adventures and the beauty of the New Zealand wilderness.

With stunning storytelling and vivid imagery, this book allows you to experience the thrill and hardship of living in a place that seems untouched by modernity. Whether you’re a lover of adventure narratives or simply seek an inspiring story of family life in a remote setting, this book is for you. Gain insight into what it’s like to balance child-rearing with the demands of running a remote station.

Published by RANDOM HOUSE NZ in 2017, this 272-page volume is an essential addition to your literary collection. Enjoy free shipping on this captivating read and immerse yourself in the life of the Redfern family as they navigate the challenges of Muzzle Station.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143770725
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 272


Description:
Remote Muzzle Station in southern Marlborough has captured the hearts and minds of generations, including Fiona Redfern and her parents before her. Fiona grew up and thrived in the splendid isolation, and wouldn't have it any other way. Now Fiona and her husband Guy are running the station and raising their two small children in this wonderful but challenging environment.
As the crow flies, Muzzle Station is not too far from Kaikoura. But it's not easy to get there. First, the truck - and it has to be a truck - must make it across the Clarence River. If the river is swollen or in flood, there will be no journey. Once safely across, there are more than 25 smaller river crossings and a 1370-metre-high mountain range to get across. If all goes well it takes three hours to make the drive, but it is often blocked with rockfalls and slips, not to mention snow, or rain that turns the track's clay surface to mud, rendering it completely undriveable.

There is another option. On a good day, it's just a 15-minute flight by Cessna 180 four-seater aircraft to Kaikoura. But good days are not always easy to come by in this part of the country, especially when they are needed!

This is the story of family life on New Zealand's remotest station, and what it's like to live and work in what is literally the back of beyond.

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