Wanaka

After leaving Clyde, we travelled through the valley, alongside the huge waterway, that is now part of the Lake Dunstan.    Before the hydro electric dam was built in Clyde this was a very deep valley with a small river at the bottom.    The remainder of Lake Dunstan is by the new town of Cromwell, the old town is under the lake of course.    It is still very beautiful countryside.    We stopped at Cromwell, the home of the 'Big Fruit', for a small black coffee and a fruit ice cream.   Ice cream in this country is very addictive, and  very fattening, as one scoop is always two large scoops.  

When we arrived in Lake Wanaka, we found the place heaving in tourists, and prices high.    I still managed to spend $200 on a fleece jacket, a woollen hat with possum wool in it, and a fine wool cardigan.   I had a great desire to join in the spending spree, and leave some money behind in Wanaka.   

A picture post card view of Wanaka.    The water level is very low, due to lack of rain there.    Brian is sometimes correct when he tells everyone that it never rains in Wanaka. 

 Relaxing in the back garden of Brian and Susanne's garden.  

 The luxurious apartment that they rent out, which is part of their Bed and Breakfast business.

 A view of their walkway.

One of Brian's many sculptures and art pieces in the garden.

 

More views of the garden, are available on their website, which I think is www.collinsons cottages.co.nz.   It is a marvellous place to stay, great hospitality and wonderful gardens.