Books
Both Sides of the Valley: The Story of Ōtira's Hotels
A leisurely journey through nearly 160 years of hotel history, Both Sides of the Valley centres on the fascinating history of Ōtira's six hotels. This book also delves extensively into the wider history of hotels and accommodation between Jacksons in the west and Bealey in the east.
A leisurely journey through nearly 160 years of hotel history, Both Sides of the Valley centres on the fascinating history of Ōtira's six hotels. This book also delves extensively into the wider history of hotels and accommodation between Jacksons in the west and Bealey in the east.
Memories of the Midland Line Series
Railway through the Rata
Railway through the Rata explores Otira’s social history through time, including a wide selection of stories from those who lived and worked in the alpine township.
Railway through the Rata explores Otira’s social history through time, including a wide selection of stories from those who lived and worked in the alpine township.
West of the Divide
West of the Divide looks at the history of the western section of the Midland Line – primarily from Greymouth to Otira, including the memories of eight individuals whose lives were impacted by the railway.
West of the Divide looks at the history of the western section of the Midland Line – primarily from Greymouth to Otira, including the memories of eight individuals whose lives were impacted by the railway.
Journey to the Pass
Journey to the Pass brings to life the memories of eight people who experienced the famed Midland
Line first-hand, either in work, travel or in day-to-day living. Memories range from the 1920s onwards.
Journey to the Pass brings to life the memories of eight people who experienced the famed Midland
Line first-hand, either in work, travel or in day-to-day living. Memories range from the 1920s onwards.
Other Railway Histories
Steam Inclined
Steam Inclined features the story of a former West Coast engine driver, Bryon Marinan. Covering the 1930s-60s period, this book is not only a lively and richly informative read, but is also a visual feast of the Coast’s steam days of the 1950s and 60s.
Steam Inclined features the story of a former West Coast engine driver, Bryon Marinan. Covering the 1930s-60s period, this book is not only a lively and richly informative read, but is also a visual feast of the Coast’s steam days of the 1950s and 60s.