I always enjoyed the seaward, straight-in approach to NZGS from NZNR in the F27. Always fun with a new F/O in the RHS. Despite briefing them, the extra "Check for trains" call usually threw them.
And there was fun to be had on the 07 approach to NZNR using what is now officially listed as a 'composite' paved runway 07. It was mown grass and baked clay back then. Cross the shoreline,bunny-hop the power lines, over the fence to touchdown and STICK IT THERE! The slight curvature of the main runway where it crossed 07 made a mean 'ramp' which meant you became airborne again if you hadn't lost enough speed. More than once I hit the top of my straps when someone didn't get it quite right.
