The tourists in town today were out taking photos of Lake Wanaka and out to Treble Cone. It was magnificent to say the least. While the town is not that busy its great being able to park anywhere at any time of the day. By the looks of the snow around us Cardrona, Snow Farm and Treble Cone ski fields should all open on schedule. We have some heavy frosts so I can’t see the snow disappearing at all. Season passes at Treble Cone are on sale online until May 31^st so you need to be in now.

Recently we took a drive up the west coast on State Highway 6 to Haast, Jacksons Bay and a bit further north to Knights Lookout. What a pity we had eaten our lunch before we got to Jacksons Bay as there was a caravan serving fish and chip lunches! The scenery is amazing as you can see from these photos and its only 2 hours or less from home. Amazing how quickly it all changes once you get north of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.

Next week we are taking a trip to the North Island to stay in some lodges and meet with tour operators so we’re looking forward to that. I imagine we won’t need all our layers of merino up there. Chase is going on holiday to our sons in Arrowtown where he will be ruined and I will have to get him back under control when we come home and we will be back in plenty of time to welcome our winter guests.

Until next time…….Karen J