We decided to take a walk from the swing bridge on the Punakaiki River to the swing bridge on the Pororari River. Our map showed this as a fairly direct track. What it did not show, was that there was quite a steep hill between these two spots…..
As we drove to the walking track, there was quite a large group of pukeko beside the road.
Pat on the swing bridge over the Punakaiki River, at the beginning of the walk.
Punakaiki River.
Pony trekkers.
They stayed on the other side of the river, and didn’t come over the swing bridge, thank goodness.
Our track was quite clearly marked…..
…..and very attractive:
Pat resting at the top of a steep bit.
This little gem was about 2cm high.
These little fantail birds would follow us along the track, hopping right up to our feet.
Finally, we arrived at the beautiful Pororari River – easier coming down the hill than up.
Pat on the Pororari swingbridge.
We sat on this bridge and ate our sandwiches, which we really enjoyed after all that hill climbing. While there, we met a young family from Christchurch. They told us that they were very lucky in the earthquake, only losing the use of their toilet for a few days! Their house still has to be “straightened up” a bit.
Then we returned by the same track, just as pretty as before. We were overtaken by the young family – Pat was amazed at how the children could just scamper up the steep hilly parts.
Up and down on 21st April 2012.
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