Lake Kanerie

Although I am no longer exploring the West Coast I have to show you a few more of my favourite places. 

I had been looking forward to the West Coast beaches and sunsets but I was surprised by all the beautiful lakes.

This is Lake Kanerie in the Hoklitika area...

The early morning mists...

And reflections... Perfectly still before the day really starts and the wind comes up...

This lake is 30km southeast of Hokitika, drains into the Tasman Sea via the Kaniere and Hokitika Rivers. It has a surface area of 22km and is 2nd only to Lake Brunner in size. It is popular for boating, fishing, picnicking and water skiing although at this perfect time of the morning, nothing was happening... So peaceful...

There is a very nice DoC camping area, elevated in terraces above the lake. It's very popular. 

This track goes to the toilet block and lake edge...

Native Toetoe with their feathery plumed flowers... I was brave and had my first West Coast swim here!