We recently had cause to travel to the lovely area of the North Canterbury, South Island, NZ and decided as it was long weekend to explore. Travelling to Lake Tennyson via the Molesworth Road and returned to Marlborough via the Kaikoura coast we had a tantalising taste of the magnificent Clarence Reserve. Alpine flowers were just coming into bloom. Weather varied from thick fog to hot sunny weather. High country tours tailored to your interests and fitness are available with Driftwood eco tours.
Posts Tagged ‘biking’
Restless feet (in the footsteps of Fredrick Weld, friend of Lord Tennyson).
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Yealands Estate Wines, Awatere Autumn muster run by the Seddon Lions Club.
Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Richard Anderson the inaugural winner just off the top saddle at 580metres asl.
Yealands Estate Wines
After some of the most severe winds recorded in this area for some time (140km gusts) the dawn looked promising for the Yealands Estate Wines mountain bike race organised by the Seddon Lions club. As I travelled up the valley towards Richmond Brook where the event was based it was still gusty but clearing with rainbows enhancing the landscape.
This race was found challenging but exciting and the looks of concentration on the riders faces says it all.
Susie Wood fist lady and 3rd across the line.
High Country Marlborough
