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| the walk setting |
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| Lake Tekapo on our right |
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| Darker blue of Lake McGregor (l) |
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| Motuariki |
The forecast was not so
good for today with showers predicted in the morning but clearing later. We had planned to go on a boat trip on the
lake but unfortunately the boatman has serious illness and is currently understandably
not operating. When we emerged there was
only blue sky and the sun shining but quite a keen, warm wind. We have been provided with local info and
decided on a lake shore walk for 2 hours.
We got our picnic together and drove to the start point a few minutes
along the lake. We were happy in shorts
and T shirts and made good progress seeing the lake from different viewpoints. At
one stage we saw a smaller lake, McGregor, whose water was deeper blue
(non-glacial) which contrasted with Tekapo.
There was also an island in Tekapo called Motuariki and so we had great
views of all this and the surrounding mountains. The walk was undulating with a couple of
steepish climbs which probably did us good.
We had one or two drink stops and met several others enjoying it
all. The wind had increased by the time
we made it to the car and we were glad to be out of it.
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| low cloud in this valley |
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| sun reflecting |
We then drove and stopped by the lake for our
picnic. In the afternoon we did some
shopping for dinner and some souvenirs.
We then returned to our flat for a time of relaxation before getting
ourselves prepared for our move to Queenstown tomorrow. Lake Tekapo is a destination not to be missed
on any itinery of New Zealand.
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