This is why I ordered a Jungle Green Jimny, it’s hard to spot in nature

We decide to go for a walk, south, following the Moki Track

Looking north-west towards Glacier Gully and Mt Una of the Spenser Mountains

The view south

Enjoying the view

Spenser Mountains in the distance again

Cooling off in the Waiau Uwha river

I know, it’s a silly hat

The St James Cycle Trail, heading back towards Maling Pass

The view towards Maling Pass

Once more looking back where we came from

Going east now

View north

The bridge for the cyclists, I had to cross the river

Lake Tennyson, last time I was here was 7 years ago, with Glynn

St James Range

Wairau Hanmer Springs Hydro Road, past Island Saddle going north-east

Stafford Ridge

Somewhere along the Clarence River just off the Tophouse Road

The view back north

Tophouse Road, looking east towards the Hanmer Range

The river is the Clarence River

Good decision to come here

Just a shame that cows are wading through the water and of course doing their thing in there as well, so much for NZ’s 100% PURE image

The water temperature is lovely though

And the views are great

This would be an awesome spot to camp, but not today, we still have the Maling Pass to do

On the St James Cycle Trail here on our way to the Maling Pass

We’ve just made the pass and this is where we’re headed

The Waiau Uwha River

This is the area where we’re staying and also the area where the Waiau Pass Track meets the St James Cycle Trail

The view south, I think that peak is Yanks Hill

Enjoying the last rays of sunlight

The sun has disappeared behind the mountains now, the sandflies on the other hand have appeared so despite the warm weather we’re fully clothed and covered in insect repellent so we can enjoy our meal in peace

Good night!