Thursday 16/02/2016   Freehold Creek – Dumbbell Lake

                                           Ohau Conservation Reserve, NEW ZEALAND

Distance:  18.7km   Ascent: 1200m   Descent: 1200m   Walking Time: 6 hours 25 minutes

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We had a slow start from Lake Ohau lodge as Steve needed to let his large breakfast settle. We headed off from the Sawyers creek carpark by 11:00am.

We wandered through the dry grass for what seemed like a long time until we found the Alps to Ocean bike track and then the Freehold creek track. The pleasant trail then followed the creek climbing gradually for three kilometres until we reached the tree line. We passed several scree slopes and the view improved. There was a well positioned water pipe and cup for thirsty trampers. Continue reading →