The rain fell hard during our second night at the Falls hut, but we had no precipitation on day 4 during our descent back to the Flats hut. We arrived to the greetings of our grandma-warden who wanted to know how her "Waiheke Kids" did on the hike. We were the first ones in the hut and picked the best bunks, then hiked up the side trail where we enjoyed open meadows and meandering streams (as well as a few baths in rock pools). After some dinner and games we enjoyed our last night on the trail and returned to the car the next day. We spent our last evening back at Kinloch Lodge, enjoying the lake, hot tub, and excellent food.
Then it was off to Lawrence, an old mining town where Justin conveniently owns an old house that provided a nice break as we made our way to Dunedin.
Jenn,
ReplyDeleteThe camping trip looks like so much fun. It is so beautiful there. I love all your pictures. I am glad you are all able to take some time off and enjoy.