Yesterday we visited the Driving Creek Railway and Potteries, just outside Coromandel township. Barry Brickell started this project in 1973, he is a handcraft potter and originally started to build the railway for his own use bringing the clay down the mountain to his workshop. It grew like topsy and the railway opened up for public use about 20 years later. It is a narrow gauge railway track over 22 hectares of hilly scrub covered land. The train trip lasts for one hour with a stop at the top to visit his 'Eyefull Tower' (his spelling) and admire the views.
All over the bushland are pottery pieces made by Barry and also visiting potters. The interesting entrance to this tunnel was made by an visiting potter.
The views from the Eyefull Tower were beautiful.
The Coromandel Peninsula is certainly a lovely part of New Zealand.
This is just wonderful. And I so appreciate you having taken the time to take pictures so I too can see the view from the Eyefull Tower! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, what gorgeous views, especially the colors of the water. And how fun to ride the railway a single to bring clay down the mountain for his art. I bet he got plenty of inspiration while he was up top.
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