DAY FIFTEEN

Left Weedons this morning and first stop was the famous Darfield bakery for coffee and to top up our snack stash. Driving to Whitecliffs through rural Canterbury we passed Glen Tunnel with its tiny library. On arrival at Whitecliffs domain we discover that there actually wasn't drinking water as we had believed there would be and our tank was dry. So a quick rethink brought us to Lake Coleridge. The site of nzs first and still operating hydro power station. But between Whitecliffs and Coleridge was a stop at Washpen Falls. A 40min uphill haul then down to the very high waterfall. I made good use of dads walking pole to help me on some of the tricky uneven surfaces. The walk back being downhill and flatish was very pleasant. The birdsong and the sound of trickling streams awsome. About 90mins in total with lots of photo stops. We were so lucky to have cloud cover for this walk not bright scorching sun. It's very quiet here and I think our first day I think with NO wind. Will explore the walks tomorrow. Ps. You'll receive this a day late as no internet here.Read more