Monday, January 16, 2012

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.

3 comments:

  1. Looks like a nice hike, good weather. Too bad you didn't get any kayaking and fishing pics.

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  2. Yeah- it happens...
    The weather was amazing- especially since it was forecast to rain pretty much everywhere else on the south island.

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  3. Cath your pictures are beautiful. The water is so blue and then green closer to the rocks. You look great in your hat---must be your summer hat?

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