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| Checking out the Department of Conservation signage. |
It was hardly the "warm blustery northwesterly" Metservice forecast, but slightly warmer temps held for a third day in a row making our day out at least dry and clear. We began at the local Department of Conservation nursery where we practiced identifying native plants. This nursery serves as a source for locally sourced plants, which is important for preserving genetic integrity for plants planted within this region of the country.
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| Lunch with a view of Lyttelton Harbor (we can almost see the tussock we moved on Quail Island) |
Next up, my favorite hike in the Port Hills - the Crater Rim Walkway section near
Omahu Bush Reserve which offers 360 views that include the Pacific Ocean, Birdlings Flat, Lake Ellesmere, the Canterbury Plains/Christchurch area and views to the Southern Alps and of Lyttelton Harbor. We hiked up to a large rocky outcrop where we ate our lunch and enjoyed the views. Then the "blustery" weather got more blustery and we decided it was time to move on.
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| Tory shows a little crab she found under the rocks at low tide at Governor's Bay. |
After driving along the Summit Drive of the Port Hills we headed down to
Governor's Bay to explore the rocks and look for sea life whilst (as they say here) the tide was out. We found little crabs under rocks, played in the mud (intentionally and unintentionally) a little, and enjoyed the views and sheltered-from-the-shoreline walk along the rocky shore.
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| Happy Birthday Christina! |
Then we were off for tea time in Lyttelton and a chance to celebrate Christina's Birthday! The Squad is off for a night out in Christchurch. Have fun and Cheers, Meryl
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