West Coast.... you're wet!

While parked up at Gentle Annie we experienced a massive storm! Thunder, lightening, torrential rain and wind. Think Kidds Bush Barb! Despite that we decided to move over the hill, Karamea Bluff, to Little Wanganui after a catch up with Colin and Janet, Andrew's mum and dad at their bach in Mokihinui.
It's been interesting to see the contrast in white baiting here compared to home. The stands are very basic, some with a bit of shelter but lots with none. On the Mokihinui River there is a self imposed ban on set nets so only scoop nets are allowed. Over the hill we saw very few set nets so presume the same applies on that river too. The catches so far have been disappointing.
Again the weather was terrible but when the sun showed its face we hightailing it to the beach. Walked for about 40mins before turning for home just as a new front came in. We got drenched!
So.... we're quitting the coast! We have tried to explore but it's been pretty futile so we'll try again in May next year. We're now back in Westport awaiting the arrival of my new bank card, walking between showers when we can but invariably getting wet. Soggy shoes are the order of the day!
We're going to head to Reefton then Hanmer Springs and pray for sun!Read more