Hurunui

Another day on the Hurunui. Unfortunately there are plans to dam this river in the near future.

Sawcut Gorge

Murchison
After New Years, Brad and took a trip to Murchison where I went kayaking and Brad went fly fishing. We had a great time- but didn't get any pictures. (Forgot the camera....) In any case, Brad managed to catch a couple fish when he was with the guide- however the guide made him put them back. Apparently there aren't that many trout...
Sawcut Gorge
This was the first trip I have lead for the tramping club. (I was supposed to do it last January- but ended up getting sick a few days before the trip). It was a beautiful hike- and being near Blenheim, the weather is notoriously sunnier and drier than elsewhere on the island. It certainly was last weekend. The gorge itself is as narrow as 2m and as deep as 150 m in some places. The Waima river which is followed en route has several beautiful little pools perfect for swimming.