Saturday, March 19, 2011

Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve

Way back in December, we spent a night at Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve DOC campsite near Kaikoura. The campsite itself was unremarkable and rather busy, now that the school holidays have started. The surrounding area was, as usual, rather picturesque. We were near the Hapuku river, which runs through a gorge with steep rocky sides.


The river's tributary, the Clinton River, also seemed to be housed in similar gorges which were beautiful and also annoying since they made the river itself frustratingly innaccessible.


The rocks lining the gorge were interesting. Notice how the strata are almost vertical, indicative of some "geological stuff" having happened at some point:


As we drove away, we noticed some other interesting rocks which Hannah was kind enough to park next to so I could take a picture.


When we reached Kaikoura, our plans were yet again cussed by the weather; strong winds made sailing conditions treacherous and all whale watching trips were cancelled. With just a few days to go before Christmas, we headed off to the Marlborough Sounds instead.

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