Dinner last night in Wesport turned out to be top class at the Dennison Dog. Last night was a most comfortable BnB . The bed was great , the breakfast absolutely tops, and the proprietors lovely people. Havenlee BnB well named. Before we left Westport we drove through town and out to Cape Foulwind, so named by Captain Cook because of the weather, but the weather was kind to us. We had to retrace our steps through the Lower Buller River Gorge and the scenery was looking magnificent. Many photo stops. Reef ton was reached late morning so we spent some time in the very comprehensive Visitors Centre, so full of information. Excellent displays on the varied history and ecology of the area, then found a cafe where we had an early lunch. A small roast veg salad for me and Julie and a pie for the men. Tasty. On we drove through the magnificent beech forests of the Victoria State Park
Tarn at St James Walkway
Lower Buller River Gorge
Beech forest
. Beech trees so thick as to be almost impenetrable. We reached the summit (907 metres) of the Lewis Pass after passing through some spectacular mountain scenery. Deep ravines and high mountains. At The St. James walkway we pulled over once again to do a short and very beautiful nature walk and to photograph the tarn. Just about the prettiest sights one could ever see. Later we stopped once again by a trout stream and ate the muffins Jan (at Havenlee) had given us before we left this morning. Just what we needed. Our route then moved us away from the forests and into the Waiau River valley which has some spectacular cliffs and is backed by bare rugged mountains. Then along the river flats and along to here at Hanmer Springs.
Our BnB tonight is luxurious to say the least. Annerleigh luxury BnB has lived up to its name. Huge room with beautiful furnishings, terrific en suite and a huge lounge for guests to relax in. Lovely hosts.
Out to dinner tonight to a restaurant called 31. Gets great reviews so that should be another good meal.
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