Big Skies and Braided Rivers
Recently our very unofficial 4WD club organised a little overnight trip that was classic Canterbury; i.e. braided rivers, snowy peaks, panoramic views, a million gates to open, and a bit of matagouri to top it off. Actually, a ton of matagouri. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
We convoyed out of Christchurch after work on Friday and spend the night at the old Avoca Homestead (in the North Canterbury/Arthur’s Pass area. For more info check out https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/korowai-torlessetussocklands-park/things-to-do/huts/avoca-homestead/ Ed)
The homestead is a restored 110-year old heritage building with three bedrooms, six bunks, a lounge, and a kitchen. The site is managed by DOC and open to the public, and the 25km gravel access road would take under an hour to drive if it weren’t for the many gates to open and shut along the way!
