The day started early with Rob off to learn about fly
fishing for trout. A brisk start to the day with winds coming off the snow-capped
mountains to the south of us and a big frost. Brrrrr
Rob and his guide left about 8.30am after we stood in the
icy winds for ½ hr waiting for the pick to find him. They went 20 mins south
into a fast-flowing icy stream. They got suited out in waders and boots and
headed into the stream to try his luck. It was big learning curve with lots of
things heaps different than beach and river fishing. Basically, floating the
fly downstream with the current or slowing dragging the fly up stream against
the current. Tricky to get the hang of “Line control” but fun anyway. No fish
to be caught sadly.
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| fishing guide |
After returning when headed off to the natural hot vents
that feed into the cold river – big variation. This was a spot for kids and families
to play swim or warm up in the stream.
On then to Huka Falls to see where the
river drops down and masses of water flow through a narrow channel. This river
flows all the way to Auckland some way off to the north of us. What a beautiful
rich Jade green the river is.
We dropped in to the Honey Hive to see and look at all the
bee related things that are made here locally from honey and do some taste
testing.
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| kiwi sense of humor- toilet signs |
Back home for dinner and another dip in the naturally heated
pool here. Very relaxing at a temp around 34 deg C. Got to watch the Broncos
match at the TV room (pity about that score line).
What we learnt today.
Things on maps are a lot further than they appear so did a
bit of driving today to get to places.
Fly fishing takes a long time to master – years in fact.
Even though car parks here have allocated bays for big
campers, the locals all fill them with Barbie cars!! Not amused
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