Wanganui

Black Swan
View from Elevator in Wanganui

Elevator - Wanganui

Leapfrog - Wanganui

View from cabin at Wanganui

Left Ohakune and headed south a bit to Wanganui where the weather improved for us. We didn't have much driving to do so we arrived too early to get into our cabin so did a bit of sightseeing. We visited Durie's Hill which is a super vantage point of the town. There is a tower to climb with 176 steps and we both managed. There was also an Elevator which I sent Peter up to take the pictures! After this we went to our cabin more like a chalet with a beautiful outlook over the river and my own whirlygig! Just had to do a washing! After chilling for a while we found a lovely lake - Virginia lake set in winter gardens which we walked around which took just over an hour in lovely sunshine with lots of birds to see. Back to the cabin to chill on the verandah with a drink whilst our Chinese takeaway was delivered to our door. How cool is that. I have to say I have not cooked since being in NZ. Only one night here and off to my friends in the morning.

Managed eventually to make contact with my friend to discover her Mum had died and we had missed the funeral by one day - shame she was a lovely woman but have many fond memories of her.