29 January, 2018

Waiere Falls - Matamata

 The walk to the falls look out took me an hour.  I was really pleased with my health improving, so that I can do this walk.
 The stream meanders around the rocks, and there are small cascades in the forest.
 The forest is so green and cool, it is a hot day today.
 The walk was magical, sharing the journey with Erik.
 Several bridges crossed the river, and the track wound itself up the side of the Kaimai ranges.
There are plenty of steps to climb!
At the top of the falls. Its a long way down.

I am so pleased I made it to the top
A spider in the water at the top of the falls
Looking out on the Waikato from the top of Waiere Falls

27 January, 2018

Lake Okataina

 The weather has been glorious this summer, so for a change from Okereka, we took the longer drive to Lake Okataina
 All the rain prior to Christmas has filled the lakes to the brim.
 The urchins loved that the jetty was under water.


















02 January, 2018