Fishing Trip at Lake Coleridge

Lake Coleridge is 6.5hrs South of Nelson, only 1hr West of Christchurch. It is a 45km lake that generates a massive amount of (hydro) electricity for the North and South Island of New Zealand.

We have seen a lot of New Zealand, but were truely awestruck but the raw beauty of this particular lake and it's surrounds.

With our friends Kalar, Brett and Uncle Dennis we stayed 3 nights at Coleridge Village. Brett and Dennis have been fishing Lake Coleridge for many years now and were keen to show us the 'secret' spots!

There is a necklace of smaller lakes up the East side that made for a fantastic day trip. Fly fishing, kayaking and swimming

There are over 50 (fifty!) lakes in the South Island of New Zealand.

Flynn, Simon, Ronan, Dennis and Brett fishing for trout at Lake Coleridge

The Owens relaxing at the Coleridge house

Our friends Kalar, Brett and Uncle Dennis

Brett returning to shore after trawling for trout

Mystic beauty of Lake Coleridge

All that Jazz

"Few festivals in Nelson, and indeed New Zealand, are as popular and well supported as the annual Nelson Jazz Festival. The reasons are simple – loads of sunshine, world class musicians and over 50 events absolutely free of charge for individuals and families to attend."

Okay,  the above quote was from the Official Nelson Jazzfest Website, and although the entertainment and locations  were indeed world class, the attendance numbers were not so great! We are spoilt for festival choice here in Nelson over the summer, and many overlap to the detriment of hard working organisers.

However that did not stop us having a great night out at the stunning Woollaston estate.