Tag Archives: Central Otago

The Wheels on the Truck Go Round and Round ….to Central Otago

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Ross

After what seemed like an eternity, we finally got ourselves and our motorhome out of town for Labour Weekend. And headed for Central Otago and Lake Hawea. We launched from Mosgiel a little after 5pm and wondered what the holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking - cycling, Daily log | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Down And Up The Lake – Lake Hawea

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Ross

We enjoyed a couple of nights at Lake Hawea last week, with lakeside seats. A mean wind blew down the lake but this was more than made up for by the views up the lake. The wonderful thing about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Heading Up The Highway – Upper Clutha Valley

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Ross

Last week we went for a visit to Lake Hawea, driving from Dunedin through Central Otago. It was a novelty to be touring without our motorhome – we’d borrowed my son’s car. It was a bleak sort of day; cold … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Of Sun and Stars – Hawea Flat

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Ross

Tuesday last week was a lovely sunrise morning. And the night before that  was a wonderful clear starry night. I had a try at photographing the stars and was pleasantly surprised by the results.

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Wonderful Wintery Wanaka Waterfront

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Ross

Monday afternoon last week we spent a some time in Wanaka. I had a couple of hours for supermarket shopping and wandering along the lakefront taking photos. It was a wonderful day after a frosty start. Calm and clear.

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Up the River – Matukituki Valley

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ross

Last Sunday was a day for an adventure. The forecast was for a fine clear (and cold day) and it didn’t disappoint. We headed up the Matukituki Valley. Parts of the valley the sun doesn’t even reach at this time … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Around The Block – Hawea Flat

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Ross

Saturday was a good day. The sun shone and it was warm enough. I went off to Wanaka networking and Wyn tackled some washing. There was a keen wind off the lakes but it calmed down on dusk. The lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Roxburgh Virgin and Other Miracles

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Ross

Somewhat reluctantly we finally got ourselves out of Dodge City/Dunedin on Wednesday. We’d done a lot of catching up and missed a few people as well but it was time to head west. West into Central (Otago) and the real … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

South for Christmas Shortly

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Ross

Luckily we arranged for a few days off over Christmas when we took on the motel minding job at Christchurch. The job turned out to be fairly frantic, what with having to run a shuttle van to the airport and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily log | Tagged , , | Leave a comment