In 2010 Chorus began a cabinet art initiative to try and reduce vandalism to their telecommunications cabinets. It has proved so successful it has been extended throughout NZ and showcases some stunning artwork by local artists. Some of this art can be seen in Kiwimykl's excellent CCA series in Marlborough and on which this series is based.
"The Barber" is a katabatic wind, cold as ice and cutting to the bone. It's said to be able to shave the hair off a man's face, hence the name it goes by.
Cold wind streams down the Grey Valley in the morning from up to 50km inland when there is a southeast flow over the South Island of New Zealand. It then funnels through the tight Grey River/Mawheranui gap between two impressive uplifts, the Cobden Range to the north and the Omoto Range to the south just behind the town, then aiming it straight at the central business district of Greymouth as it finds its way out to sea.
It is marked by a trail of white mist that creeps over the surrounding hills, making for some dramatic photographs. It’s one of only a few locations around the world where this occurs, it is a beautiful but chilly natural wonder.
This phenomenon is also highlighted with an Earthcache GC8QB1E
This artwork is on the corner of the State Highway (Tainui St) and Murray St and was created by local artist Ivory Racho.
To find the cache you need to project the posted coordinates for 1.488 kilometres at 218.38 degrees.
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