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It was time for a break from the shed and knifemaking so the caravan was loaded up for a few days away.
My southern home in Lawrence
The 900km/565m drive arround the southern part of the Island
We left home mid morning and stopped for lunch at the dam face of Lake Dunstan. The dam was built in the mid 1970's and has made a lake about 40km/25m long.
Looking up the lake
Went into Cromwell to fuel up and for those who are complaining about fuel prices our first fill up was NZ$2.509 per liter which is $9.496 a gallon or US$6.609 a gallon.
We carried on up the lake and camped toward the top end. The lake was beautifully calm and a very restfull place to stop for the night.
There was a walkway not far away so we took a stroll up into the hills to enjoy the rugged beauty seen on every side. The first few 100 yds or so was shaded by the willows the ran alongside the creek.
then it got a bit more of a climb with the natural hill path small rocks and near hard pack dust making the footing a bit less secure as the steepness increased but the views were worth every step.
The briar roses were in full fruit with the berries making a splendid display against the less colourfull background
With some elevation gained the vistas were stunning so some enjoyment was had as we rested and watched the boaties at play on the lake.
There is something about the Central Otago rocks that is beautiful in its rugged surroundings
My southern home in Lawrence
The 900km/565m drive arround the southern part of the Island
We left home mid morning and stopped for lunch at the dam face of Lake Dunstan. The dam was built in the mid 1970's and has made a lake about 40km/25m long.
Looking up the lake
Went into Cromwell to fuel up and for those who are complaining about fuel prices our first fill up was NZ$2.509 per liter which is $9.496 a gallon or US$6.609 a gallon.
We carried on up the lake and camped toward the top end. The lake was beautifully calm and a very restfull place to stop for the night.
There was a walkway not far away so we took a stroll up into the hills to enjoy the rugged beauty seen on every side. The first few 100 yds or so was shaded by the willows the ran alongside the creek.
then it got a bit more of a climb with the natural hill path small rocks and near hard pack dust making the footing a bit less secure as the steepness increased but the views were worth every step.
The briar roses were in full fruit with the berries making a splendid display against the less colourfull background
With some elevation gained the vistas were stunning so some enjoyment was had as we rested and watched the boaties at play on the lake.
There is something about the Central Otago rocks that is beautiful in its rugged surroundings