In our ongoing effort to physically prepare for our 80 km tramp on the Heaphy Track in December, we are hiking every weekend. This weekend's endeavour was a quick jaunt along the Rakaia River gorge in central Canterbury. It's about a 40 minute drive from our house and affords you some amazing views. New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world that has not dammed their major waterways so these braided river basins are a national treasure. Let's hope things stay this way. It was a wonderful day. Not too hot, not too cool, breezy but not a howling nor'wester. Here's a few snaps from our day.
The water level is coming down. The turquoise blue is now on full display
Mt. Hutt ranges in the background
From my drive into town earlier this week
I don't know how it's possible but 12 years here and still haven't been to Rakaia Gorge. Must fix that soon - looks really pretty! L
ReplyDeleteEasy hike, beautiful views. What's not to love!
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