"No, it's too windy up here," Scott replies. Hence (Woody) has earnt himself a new nick name. Tony and Pam have 4 adult sons, Tom -local Sheep Contractor. 2 inlet visible on the shore near to it. Find things to do and places to stay Peak Hill Conservation Area Sorry an error has occurred Expand all Getting there Know before you go Nature and conservation Contacts "That's part of the price you pay for the vigour, because the cheviots, as soon as they're born they're up on their feet and they're away. {{displayedTripData.routes[0].legs[0].duration.text}} - {{displayedTripData.routes[0].legs[0].distance.text}}. See spectacular geological areas, showing lava flows of rhyolite, pitchstone and andesite. From the majestic Southern Alps and Arthur's Pass, down the braided Rakaia and Waimakariri rivers and over the patchwork Canterbury plains to the vast coastal lake of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere, Selwyn is the place to explore! To quiet and nobody can make a living. If your wallet complains that the SegWit address is invalid use the Legacy address instead. Contours and spot elevations in forest and snow areas may be less accurate. Sat. In the meantime the welcoming face of people like Hugh and Janet Derham and Rod Harper will ensure NZ's reputation as a hospitable place continues. After 11 years in charge of Canterbury high country station Lake Donations also show your love and encourage me to development new functionality. It looks like you have an ad blocker installed. In these cases, payment of $20.00 per vehicle is required for use of the tracks as a contribution towards the maintenance. You can use the site without disclosing any personal information. Today, with many power station functions automated, the village's permanent population is small and residents mostly value the area for its recreation. The. Without the wealth of knowledge that Fred has from many years of coming out to Lake Ida for skating sessions neither of us would have been able to have this opportunity. The smaller free Chatham Islands download can be used to test compatibility, the large mainland download is charged for to help cover service costs. Smedley looks after a paddock near his house where people and their motorhomes can overnight. This begins with crossing the causeway between Lake Ida and the smaller pond next to the lake pictured in the cover photo. Eleven years later "it's just about all managers up here", Kirk says. Cindy has been Administrator at Coleridge downs for 6 years. Distance travelled today: 12 km Total TA distance covered: 2242 km Another easy day. Lake Hill is an easy walk from the Lake Heron car park with good bird-watching opportunities coupled with high country lake views. [2], Coleridge was New Zealand's first major power station in which the state was involved. It's hard to find any excrement in Lake Coleridge Village in autumn. They are nice people.". READ MORE: *Stranded trampers blamed for Lake Coleridge poo problem. A small donation The influx of visitors is not a laughing matter for people like Peter Low however. Click the map, drag the pin or enter your own to set coordinates: More options are available with LINZ's online coordinate converters. Louie comes from Lincoln area where he has utilised opportunities of living near town to set up his own firewood company which became a lucrative essential service during covid lockdowns. Gravity is used to power the station with Lake Coleridge sitting 170 m above the Rakaia River. Willem coincidentally is Louis's Brother (CD cadet). This information is aggregated and doesn't identify you personally. Weve collated the best of the area to make it easy to explore. The monthly Adventures from the South mailer, Aardwolfs Ice Report Natural Ice Skating Safety Post. Whoever takes over at Lake Coleridge will have to learn to deal with the wind and build on the efforts of Byron Kirk and his staff who have turned it into a profitable farming enterprise. Spectacular views stretching up the valley to the head of the Rakaia River with a stunning display of colour in autumn. The power station is owned and operated by TrustPower. Stock manager Sheldon Scott will look after the stations until a new manager is appointed but he has no desire to move up to the new house at Lake Coleridge from Acheron Bank. [4]:145158[1] By the early 1930s, Coleridge had reached capacity, and was supplemented in 1934 by the commissioning of the Waitaki Dam and in 1935 by extending transmission lines south to join Coleridge/Waitaki to Dunedin's Waipori scheme. The power station is owned and operated by TrustPower. Well, if not entirely buried, then at least the village grounds to be choking under a thick layer of reeking human waste. "It's also word of mouth. Pam also assists in providing pastoral support to the Cadet training programme. Lake Ida is a small lake near Lake Coleridge in Canterburys high country. Reports have been kept up to date by the community of Ice Skating enthusiasts that enjoy skating on the naturally frozen lakes. He says there used to be a bit of a problem with human waste down at the intake until the council installed a $60,000 toilet. I moved from an area where the nex was closed, so I am thrilled with the wonderful main exchange here in San Diego. Kristen comes from a strong career in farming and has a passion for seeing young people achieving and succeeding in our industry. Leaning posts for putting your skates on along with a hand rail to help you down onto the ice. I would further like to extend my thanks to Clive Murphie who maintains Aardwolfs Natural Ice Reports. Hamishs parents run a Veterinary practice in Richmond. MBTiles downloads can be used to provide: Drag and resize the highlighted area to select the area of map you would like to print out. What is soon evident from the walk with Hugh is the acres of space all around, including adjacent to the toilet block. Both will often freeze in the winter and are popular with ice skaters when the conditions are right. NZ Topo Map strives to provide you with useful, accurate, and timely information on this web site. Adventures from the South is an attempt at recreating many of the outdoor experiences that I have had, giving others the tools they may require to experience these destinations in Aotearoa (New Zealand) for themselves. Kristen has been involved in the development of the Cadet Training Programme over the past 6 years. The first Europeans arrived in the mid 1800s. WebLake Coleridge, a centre of adventure and activity at the heart of the Selwyn Region, less This is an experience not to be missed, and an iconic Kiwi thrill. He says he called the meeting "to try and bring everything out in the open to discuss it as normal human beings, residents or ratepayers". Click a map sheet area on the map to see the download options. WebLake Coleridge Power Station Lake Coleridge was the first major hydro power plant to Although the village has many delightful open spaces perfect for camping and a good public toilet to boot, some locals are nervous about the visitors. The return journey back to the car is usually via the same track, however, if you were feeling adventurous it would be possible to short-cut and bush bash back to the car from Little Lake Ida. Lake Pearson is one of the upper Waimakariri River lakes. [5] Following its initial construction, the twin 66 kV transmission lines connecting the power station with Christchurch's Addington substation were the highest voltage in New Zealand, and the longest at over 100 kilometres (62mi) long. Find out more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. These tunnels terminate in large concrete surge chambers above the power station, which in turn connect to the distinctive steel penstock pipes that run down the hill above-ground to the turbine hall. Ash has seen a lot of changes and development within the Company. Lake Coleridge is a natural lake that runs alongside a natural river, but at a much higher elevation. WebAll persons wanting to use the farm tracks must contact the Station Manager to book a 4 Day 3: Lake Camp via Geraldine back to Christchurch. When asked if I could buy the sales said, "No, can not sell the display" but no reason why. WebContinue on to the Lake Coleridge Village Green and power station. They're forcing them through in their hundreds till someone does something.". The distance is approximately 125km and takes approximately 1.5 hours. 3.2 From the Harper Camp Site to Lake Camp. 1FrcAJbfY5jg1MfbaYpYn24MHRkdi7SFSB Jonty is from Marlborough where his family farm. Traction engines, horses, carts and motorised lorries carried all the gear necessary for building and living. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative (s). Massive glaciers, earthquakes, wind, rain, frost, snow and volcanoes have all helped to form the landscape we have today. The problem of excrement was not isolated to Te Araroa trampers but numbers were expected to increase and "we need to be proactive and look at it now". WebGas Station - 32nd Street. A very special thank you is owed to Fred Van Slooten and his son (and my friend since kindergarten) Karl Van Slooten for taking both Matt Brunt and I out for a skating session. Kirk takes satisfaction in seeing the station developed to its potential, including a 400ha block that previously could barely grow a good crop of gorse, thanks to low fertility and the prevailing norwest winds. The offspring from the romney hoggets, effectively perendales from the romney-cheviot cross, proved too spirited for a plan to send the ewe lambs up to Mt Oakden station. Multiple skiing options are within reach of the lake, including Mt Hutt, consistently voted the countrys best. With regrassing, fertiliser, fences and stock water that land has been transformed. If youre planning to head in for an Ice Skating session youll want to ensure there have been a number of cold days leading up to when you plan to skate, coupled with a cold frost in the area to ensure the conditions are right for skating. Explore the Canterbury region filled with diverse landscapes and unforgettable moments, all on your doorstep. "He's spent millions and millions up at Glenthorne - they'd have done 100km of fencing up there, easy. Following the northern edge of the lake a trail can be followed winding in and out of the bush. Molly comes from South Canterbury, where her family farm between Waimate and Kurow. Thank you so much. I don't even see any rubbish. Starting with a small climb up and around the hill it soon tails off and continues on following a variety of flora right the way through to the lake. Need something similar? What it finds areresidents appalled at what they claim are a few vocal part-time residents - "they will moan about anything" - blowing up a non-existent problem. Emily was head Girl at Ellesmere College, She has a very strong passion for farming, helping out on local farms when ever she could. 0900 - 2100. It was a really quick easy road walk from the lake to Lake Coleridge Station where the trail entered into a farm and followed along the A beautiful spot which some locals are happy to share. You can disable them or clear them out of your web browser without affecting your ability to use the site. Oh sure, we are on a waiting list TBD when it will be in. Still to this day stands the old Lake Ida Winter Sports Association Clubhouse which has since been abandoned. "I've sighted it (the excrement) and don't see it as a big problem yet.". WebLake Coleridge power station Date: [Between 1920 and 1929] From: Head, Samuel Heath, 1868-1948 :Negatives Ref: 1/1-007272-G Description: The power station at the Lake Coleridge Hydro, photographed in the 1920s by Samuel Head. The ice is rather vocal whilst you skate across it. The following important information is taken directly from the maps legend: All information and materials available at this web site are provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, and NZ Topo Map disclaims all warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of intellectual property or arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade practice. Choose from a diverse range of accommodation across our region. Lake Coleridge Village is divided over whether to welcome trampers. With only 12km to go to reach the lodge I took my time again today. WebPeak Hill is a prominent hill on the shores of Lake Coleridge, Canterbury. Construction workers arrived in 1911 to a wild and bleak landscape. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hugh and Janet Derham didn't know this reporter was coming so haven't been able to sneak out and clean up all the excrement so as to deceive a fact-finding visitor. This site uses cookies to provide you with the best experience. Will and Renee - Austrailia. Carey is a graduated cadet from 2018. There are side tracks to old coal mine entrances and down to the Rakaia riverbed. The Naval Base San Diego Navy Exchange (NEX) has a great food court with many options to choose from, and also carries a huge amount of men's and women's apparel, shoes, electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, and more. JFK International Airport. WebLake Coleridge was built around New Zealand's first state-owned hydroelectric power From hiking and jet boating to skiing and boutique stays, Selwyns Lake Coleridge is an impressive destination with a wealth of things to fill your day. {{places.length }} results found for "{{activeSearchQuery}}", {{place.SynopsisDescription | striphtml | truncate(37, '')}}. Send Bitcoin address to your wallet, Bitcoin address (Legacy): With part-day and full-day tours, this is an activity for all. Coleridge is unusual in that it does not use a dam like most other hydroelectric facilities. Why donate? [5] The newer No. Track starts about 500m before you reach the Power Station intake. What better way to experience the true Canterbury high country than by horseback. Troy joined the Coleridge Downs team in 2021 to become Dry Acheron Block Manager. bc1qpqgghpyhcdgrmhdrsvytgehzza6uck2v4c3aml "We've had quite a few to stay here. As a skater becomes more experienced its easier to listen and get a feel for which parts of the ice are best to skate on by listening to the different sounds. "Don't you want to move up to my house?" Interested in what life on a farm is like? "When I arrived here Bruce was tipping money in. The Coleridge Power Station is a hydroelectric facility at Lake Coleridge on the Rakaia River in Canterbury, New Zealand. It would have been millions and millions.". Control and management is obviously part of the answer. [5] The water is discharged to the Rakaia River. Since then the lodge has been left to rack & ruin. Lake Coleridge Village is a collection of dwellings close to the Lake Coleridge power station now operated by Trustpower. Its certainly can be just a tad bit heartbreaking to reach the lake and find that there is no layer of ice or its just too thin and fragile. Skating on Little Lake Ida is usually the most reliable source of ice. I meet couples from overseas here whose children have tramped through. To find it, drive through Harper Village and over the bridge across the Harper Canal, then turn left down towards Lake Coleridge. Potentially a great picnic hike for young ones. WebStock Manager at Lake Coleridge station New Zealand. Lake Coleridge, a centre of adventure and activity at the heart of the Selwyn Region, less than an hour and a half from tautahi Christchurch. NZ Topo Map reserves the right to remove any information from the web site at any time. Get in contact. By continuing to use this site you consent to our use of cookies. It was constructed mainly to supply electricity to Christchurch, with construction beginning in 1911 and completed with three generating units in 1914. The track starts about 10km before Lake Coleridge village, has a car park and DOC information. To Create Valued Passionate Agribusiness People Who Positively Contribute to Sustaining and Growing the New Zealand Farming Industry, Fostering Excellence in training for Sheep, Beef and Deer Industries. Charlie comes from West Melton where his parents run a large-scale poultry operation, Charlie is quite new to farming but has really enjoyed getting stuck into Country life, he is a keen Rugby Player and also enjoys getting out on his motorbike during spare time. The Ryton Track follows around the base of Little Mount Ida to eventually reach Lake Ida. 0xd22ACB646619eAeb57A954a1Da45E6bCD41B9edB [5] The older No. Hugh leans down to finger it. NZ Topo Map relies heavily on advertising revenue to cover its ongoing hosting and bandwidth costs. There is something for every level of comfort and budget from luxury and boutique, to hotels, motels and apartments, and backpackers and holiday parks. Operational since 1914, water is diverted from the Wilberforce and Harper Rivers, and the Acheron Stream, into Lake Coleridge for storage. Janet was a nurse and Hugh a teacher who turned out to be a dabhand at photography and graphic design. Alternately, check out Peak Hill for a more challenging hike. Lake Coleridge and Acheron Bank are run together, with merinos on the tougher, higher Lake Coleridge and romneys on the lower, sweeter neighbour. As construction workers moved on, power station staff and their families replaced them. [4]:361. Tony has driven and developed the Cadet training programme from the start, he has an amazing passion and drive to lead his team to achieve excellent results. There is an information site outside of the power station which provides interesting insights into the workings of the station and the Village's history. [4]:142 The turbine hall was extended in 1924 to make room for additional larger turbines. After graduating from Lincoln, Troy spent time on some progressive farms in North Canterbury, latter managing an intensive breeding/ finishing block near Kirwee - Central Canterbury Plains. It is situated some 125 km west of Christchurch in the Southern Alps. Opened in 1915 it was built to supply electricity to Christchurch and high users of power from the new station included tramways, the freezing works, and the dairies and butter factories. Martin van Beynen reports. About 6000 trees have been planted on Lake Coleridge for shelter belts. Currently an engineering student with a heart for discovering and sharing with the world hidden adventures in Aotearoa, New Zealand. And it was at the same place. Show additional layer of information on the map: NZ Topo Map is an interactive topographic map of New Zealand using the official LINZ's 1:50,000 / Topo50 and 1:250,000 / Topo250 maps. The cookies don't collect personal information. After Ngi Tahu waived their right of first refusal to the facility, in 1998 the facility was purchased for $90.6 million by both Alpine Energy and Trustpower. That work's mostly been done but a regrassing programme continues, with two years of winter crops followed by sowing new permanent pasture. [3], Water supply was a challenge, and so three river diversions were made to increase the amount of water available in the lake: the Harper River in 1922, the Acheron River in 1930, and later the Wilberforce River in 1977. But what about the excrement? The more experience you have from heading out the more educated your predictions become. "We know we have to manage these walkers and all the tourists and the way we want to do it is offer a decent facility so that those that come are looked after," Hugh says. The village is a little off the main drag and too far from the lake to offer views over the water but, with its history, arboretum and high country scenery, is a gorgeous spot on a warm late-autumn day. High Country Horse Adventures run horse treks through farmland and riverbeds. Bring good shoes and reasonable fitness, and stay away in wild weather. Campervans and freedom campers also come into the village wanting to stay the night. With some of the most competitive prices in New Zealand, Discovery Jet is sure to get your blood pumping. Benlea has a great family package including animal petting, feeding and playing, while Middle Rock offers tours for a first-hand high-country farming experience. MBTiles downloads are available through my FastSpring store. Email addresses are not made available to the public. . The Coastal Data Information Kirk points to neighbouring stations Glenthorne and Lower Glenthorne, owned by English merchant banker John Shrimpton. "The fences at Mt Oakden aren't that wonderful so the manager up there decided he didn't want them.". When he arrived at Lake Coleridge from a hill country job in Marlborough, most stations in the area were still in family hands and managers working for absentee owners were unusual. At the very least youll need a rope and a life jacket to help someone out of the hole that they have dug themselves. Most years a total of 18,000-20,000 store lambs are sold at the sales. Expect 360-degree scenes across Lake Coleridge, the Southern Alps and multiple rivers. Representation on this map of a road or track does not necessarily indicate public right of access. In this post its smaller brother Little Lake Ida is also covered in depth in this post, also known for freezing over in the winter months. See native ferns, black beech, matai, white pine and bird life. "Lake Coleridge was pretty rundown and having someone like Bruce who has the capital to put into the place .