Day 302 (Sat 5 May) - Lake Wanaka

Sarb had decided that he was dragging Keith along with him fishing today. After breakfast we all drove into Wanaka where Sarb and Keith headed off to hire their gear.

When they returned they were armed with rods and a map of the best fishing spots in the area. First stop was the river by Albert Town a few kms from Wanaka. Jo and Ruth dropped them by the river before returning to Lake Wanaka to participate in some serious retail therapy and relaxing by the lake.

As promised Jo and Ruth returned at lunchtime to see how the fishermen were getting on. No fish and most of the lures were missing in action but Sarb and Keith weren't put off. We all headed back to Lake Wanaka where they decided to try their luck on the lake. After a hour they referred to their "fishing map" and decided the plan was to try another prime spot on the other side of the lake where they were sure to catch something!

Jo drove the keen fishermen around to another part of the lake. It was quite a drive and even involved some "off roading". Finally arrived at Paddocks Bay - as far as our van could go. The intrepid fishermen continued on foot only to return minutes later because the ground was too soggy.

Headed back to the campsite, stopping to take a photo of the lake on our way.

Sarb cooked up some scrumy sausages for dinner and we headed off to bed.