Yesterday, Tuesday, we decided to go for a drive to see a waterfall we had been told about just before Christmas, Mangere Falls. We took the scenic route through farmland on a picture perfect day with clear blue skies dotted with the typical white fluffy clouds that give New Zealand its name of Land of the Long White Cloud. We found the area but as we drove in noticed a Private Property sign but kept going as there was no turnaround area. We finally came to an area of sheds and I walked across to a worker using a tractor. I told him I thought we were lost and what we were looking for. He pointed out that we were on Private property and he couldn't give us permission to see the falls as he was just a worker on the property. However, after talking for a couple of minutes he changed his mind and pointed us in the right direction and told us that the chapel was open.
We found a small plywood building that must have been the chapel but didn't go in as the door was bolted although I don't think it was locked. I think the best view would have been from the chapel but we walked around the side and I managed to get a photo. What surprised me was that the waterfall was made of pancake rocks. It was a shame that we were not able to get closer but we had a great day out all the same.
This is what we had hoped to see (photo from the internet)
Another photo from the internet taken from near where we were.
Today we both had podiatrist appointments and decided to try out a new cafe on The Loop for lunch. We both had what were virtually home made burgers and chips. Doug's beef and mine lamb with a gluten free bun. They were delicious and I know I ate too much. In spite of that when I got home I had a fresh peach with some black raspberry vinaigrette and Blackcurrant and Acai yoghurt (my favourite desert at this time of year).
I've never heard of that waterfall but maybe that's one for us to check out next we are up that way.
ReplyDeleteAs I said, unfortunately, it is on private property. It must have been available to the public in earlier days.
DeleteIt must be an impressive sight after rain.
ReplyDeleteFresh ripe fruit is just something else, isn't it...I had an apricot from a friend's tree on Monday ♥️
A most impressive waterfall. At least you managed to get a glimpse.
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