Day 128, Lake Hawea to Wānaka (2641)
It was a bright sunny morning when I packed up and headed for the cafe. No porridge this morning, muesli with fruit and yogurt followed by scrambled eggs on toast.
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| Hawea |
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| Path beside the river, it is there down on the right |
It was an easy walk today along a cycle/footpath all the way to Wānaka following rivers and lakeshores.
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| The river wandered off |
The first section followed the river and although I could hear it it was hidden by undergrowth most of the time.
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| And left me crossing the flats |
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| Suspension bridge over the Hāwea River |
The non irrigated fields were starting to look a bit brown and there are early autumn fruits starting to appear.
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| Busy café at Albert Town |
Across the river twice, this time on a suspension bridge and then the road bridge, to Albert Town where there was a busy cafe for a nice healthy salad for lunch. Ok I did have a pie as well but it was better than my normal midday snack.
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| River Clutha |
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| River Clutha |
The path then went up beside the Clutha River, a large fast flowing river with incredibly clear water that comes from Lake Wānaka.
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| River Clutha |
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| River blending into Lake |
The path keeps to the lakeshore and adds considerably to the distance to Wānaka but the weather was perfect and the views fantastic.
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| Lake Wanaka |
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| Lake Wānaka |
Wānaka is a busy town, as expected at holiday time and has a good hostel, supermarket, outdoor shops and restaurants.
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| Clouds over the hills |
The lake is busy with speed boats and sunbathers on the shores and there were a lot of cyclists on the path.
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| Nearing Wānaka |
I bought some repair tape for various holes in my gear and supplies for the next five days before eating out (again) and catching up with this blog
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| Wānaka esplanade |
Just heard that SJ, Di, Daniella and Owen have reached Bluff and I think Ruby was with them, congratulations!
In fact the lake and the river just blend into each other, there is no joining place.
Another beautiful lake surrounded on three sides by the hills and an excellent path that closely follows the shore.
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