I wanted the HP Beats Edition Touch Screen Notebook PC, it was sold out. [4]:195 Electricorp began downsizing staff and upgrading systems at the facility, and in 1994 it restructured into two subsidiaries. The new homestead that was built a few years ago has a spectacular view of Lake Coleridge and the mountains beyond but cops nearly every breath of norwest wind. The hike is easy and achievable for a family. 4.1 Breakfast at Barkers. Carey is a graduated cadet from 2018. 0900 - 2100. "It's also word of mouth. If you provide personal information, it's held by NZ Topo Map. The Lake Coleridge Power Station, operated by TrustPower, harnesses the power of the Rakaia, Harper, Acheron and Wilberforce Rivers. [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 distance is approximately 125km and takes approximately 1.5 hours. To find it, drive through Harper Village and over the bridge across the Harper Canal, then turn left down towards Lake Coleridge. It begins from a small car park situated between Lake Selfe and Lake Evelyn that follows the base of Little Mount Ida around to Lake Ida. WGS84 3.2 From the Harper Camp Site to Lake Camp. We take in the village's large toilet block, a clean and tidy establishment capable of handling the waste of many hundreds a day. 0900 - 2100. The NEX at Naval Base San Diego is plenty big and has lots of departments, but I'm just not that big a fan. Search for huts, peaks, streams, forests, towns, other features and coordinates. "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 Coleridge Power Station is a hydroelectric facility at Lake Coleridge on the Rakaia River in Canterbury, New Zealand. To remedy this the fourth generator was connected in April 1917, with two more connected in November 1921 and March 1922. Emily is also very keen on hunting and the outdoors. "Lake Coleridge was pretty rundown and having someone like Bruce who has the capital to put into the place . WebBased from Ida Downs, Mike and Karen can offer self-drive or guide 4WD tours through the mountains and river valleys surrounding Lake Coleridge and Rakaia River. Campervans and freedom campers also come into the village wanting to stay the night. 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. Kristen works full time at Coleridge Downs primarily as the Training Manager and Assistant Shepherd where necessary. The following 3rd party apps are available allowing offline use of the topo maps: This service wouldn't be possible without: Service provided by Gavin Harriss. Its a beautiful short walk away along the Ryton Track to reach this high country. High Country stations offer a glimpse into local farming life, and the area also offers multiple quality camping spots. Spectacular views stretching up the valley to the head of the Rakaia River with a stunning display of colour in autumn. He also owns Mt Oakden, at the head of the lake. Clockwise from Top Left: Looking across to Lake Ida from the higher while we continue to skate across A puck sitting back on the ice whilst Karl and his Mrs skate the lake.Nathan (the Author) getting his skate on across the lake for a photo to prove his abilityMatt skating across some untamed ice in the distance of Little Lake Ida. If your wallet complains that the SegWit address is invalid use the Legacy address instead. The newer No.1 surge chamber is 19 metres (62ft)[4]:361 in diameter and connects to an additional set of three penstock pipes that taper from 2.14 metres (7ft 0in) at the top of the run to 1.5 metres (4ft 11in)[4]:361 at the bottom, which are used to power the newer and larger set of turbines. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Fellow inhabitant Kerry Munro believes the Te Araroa track should be diverted to Castle Hill away from Lake Coleridge. READ MORE: *Stranded trampers blamed for Lake Coleridge poo problem. The Central South Island of New Zealand Te Waipounamu. 2 surge chamber is 12 metres (39ft)[4]:361 in diameter and connects to the original set of 1.32 metres (4ft 4in)[4]:361 diameter penstock pipes. Printed Topo50 / 1:50,000 map sheets are available from Bivouac Outdoor, both online and in store. {{displayedTripData.routes[0].legs[0].duration.text}} - {{displayedTripData.routes[0].legs[0].distance.text}}. Hamishs parents run a Veterinary practice in Richmond. Early Maori called the lake Whakamatau. Traction engines, horses, carts and motorised lorries carried all the gear necessary for building and living. Excrement? Janet will more often than not whip up a fresh batch of scones (served with homemade boysenberry jam made by the vicar in Hororata and cream) or cheese puffs to go with the beverage. Little Lake Ida is also the furtherest lake to reach of all the lakes around. "It's only a handful but they can cover the whole section with tents if they like. Lake Coleridge and Acheron Bank are run together, with merinos on the tougher, higher Lake Coleridge and romneys on the lower, sweeter neighbour. 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. Im a Christchurch born adventurer, studying engineering at the University of Canterbury. Part-time resident Peter Low, who claims trampers are doing their business out in the open, is the person who organised a public meeting to address the issue last week. ", "This is a beautiful place and we don't care if people want to come here. "It's probably not brilliant for people to just camp anywhere but by the same token we need a [camping] facility. The Lake Coleridge landscape has been formed over millions of years. The map series printed will depend upon the size of the area selected. Hence every time you head out for a skating session out on the lake it can be a bit of a gamble whether you will be able to skate. They say that at the most three trampers might spend the night in the village at the height of the season. Oh sure, we are on a waiting list TBD when it will be in. If you read any of these articles, read Aardwolfs Ice Report Natural Ice Skating Safety Post. When Miles bought Lake Coleridge, it needed new fences, new pastures and a reliable stock and house water supply. Hamish comes from the Nelson area, where he has come with a very strong passion to get out and work on many different local farms in the area. The track follows the base of Little Mount Ida around to Lake Ida, a lake well known for fishing and known among outdoor ice skating enthusiasts for being a reliable spot for finding quality ice in the right winter conditions. The. 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. Then Moved to Annavale in 2022. Emily comes from Dunsandel. Too popular and locals and other tourists start to get disillusioned. Lake Ida is a small lake near Lake Coleridge in Canterburys high country. Skating on Little Lake Ida is usually the most reliable source of ice. [4]:361 For the most part it was built by hand, with some heavier work done by steam shovels. 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". WebLake Coleridge Power Station Lake Coleridge was the first major hydro power plant to Lake Pearson, Canterbury High Country Trout Fishing. 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. Smedley looks after a paddock near his house where people and their motorhomes can overnight. That work's mostly been done but a regrassing programme continues, with two years of winter crops followed by sowing new permanent pasture. [5] The water is discharged to the Rakaia River. The couple had a holiday home in the village before the Christchurch earthquakes and when their home in Pacific Park, in Bexley, split open in the September earthquake of 2010, they moved permanently to the village. WebFri. Take Them Outside Some must read tips before ice skating outside on that frozen lake! This is the wind, wave and weather forecast for Lake Coleridge / Ryton Bay in Canterbury, New Zealand. Molly is a keen all round sports person also with a busy previous rowing schedule, and also loves the outdoors. Walk alongside wetlands, farms, pine forest and the lake. Control and management is obviously part of the answer. Email addresses are not made available to the public. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative (s). Such access does not confer a right to use any other farm tracks on the property.. 0xd22ACB646619eAeb57A954a1Da45E6bCD41B9edB Kristen has been involved in the development of the Cadet Training Programme over the past 6 years. Click a map sheet area on the map to see the download options. 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. Naval Base San Diego 32nd Street at Norman Combined, Lake Coleridge and Acheron Bank stations are about 6000ha, running around 20,000 stock units, comprising 4300 merino ewes, 4700 merino hoggets and 300 wethers, plus 4100 romney ewes and 1500 hoggets, as well as the angus cattle. . WebStock Manager at Lake Coleridge station New Zealand. Oliver - Machinery operator/trainee Pilot - Omarama. Salary: $65,000-$80,000. There are side tracks to old coal mine entrances and down to the Rakaia riverbed. 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. The smaller free Chatham Islands download can be used to test compatibility, the large mainland download is charged for to help cover service costs. 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. Thank you so much. His friendliness is not for any reward but he is a firm believer in "what you give, you get back". 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. Two years ago Kirk bought cheviot rams to put over the two-tooth merinos and romney hoggets and he's been impressed with the results. Molly comes from South Canterbury, where her family farm between Waimate and Kurow. 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. Jack comes from Black Forest Station in the Mackenzie Country, Jack also has a strong passion for farming and been out working hard for other local farmers during his time at home from Boarding School. Many small towns and settlements around NZ face a similar debate to that in Lake Coleridge Village. It's hard to find any excrement in Lake Coleridge Village in autumn. "I've been walking these trails for 13 years and it's not a problem. If your use of the materials or information on this web site results in the need for servicing, repair or correction of equipment or data, you assume all costs thereof. Maybe it's just my general aversion to department stores in general, but I don't really want to buy jewelry or perfume or other of the lots of items they carry. Jonty is from Marlborough where his family farm. Initially they were housed in tents and sheds. Tony has been the General Manager at Coleridge Downs for 12 years, coming from a very strong management career on large progressive properties. NZ Topo Map is developed and maintained in my spare time. Need something similar? We all know where we are coming from now. Massive glaciers, earthquakes, wind, rain, frost, snow and volcanoes have all helped to form the landscape we have today. See spectacular geological areas, showing lava flows of rhyolite, pitchstone and andesite. Currently only 5 turbines are operational, but despite having four fewer turbines than in 1930 they produce 75 gigawatt-hours (270TJ) more energy[5] due to modern redesign and refurbishment using computational fluid dynamics modelling, completed in 2008.[2]. I meet couples from overseas here whose children have tramped through. What you need to know:One hour drive from Christchurch.The walk is situated on a high country working farm.The walk is a loop track.A fee is charged which includes a track guide & use of walking sticks $10.00 per adult $5.00 per child (under 15).Walkable all year round except in extreme weather.Warm clothing & sturdy footwear required.Prams are not suitable.Dogs are not permitted. Janet was a nurse and Hugh a teacher who turned out to be a dabhand at photography and graphic design. A list of compatible devices and instructions for copying files to your device is available from Garmin. 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. In this post, only the track as far as Lake Ida is covered, however, the track continues on to Lake Catherine. 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. WebPower Station Harper Diversion From Lake Coleridge Village Tailrace Track 30 mins, easy Around the Village 1 hour, easy Arboretum Tree Trail up to 1 hour, easy Forest Loop Track 45 mins, moderate To Lake Coleridge 2.5 Alternately, check out Peak Hill for a more challenging hike. Report a Correction. "And at the end of the day why would the council want to spend a lot of money when we already have a perfectly good facility.". 2 inlet visible on the shore near to it. "Do you start inserting camping grounds for Te Araroa trampers? Youll find the campsite down this road on the left. Troy joined the Coleridge Downs team in 2021 to become Dry Acheron Block Manager. Still to this day stands the old Lake Ida Winter Sports Association Clubhouse which has since been abandoned. Visit a place which is reputed to be a moa cooking site (discovered in 1960). Previously from the Waitaki Valley and Northern Southland. 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. If any village in NZ is capable of handling a few campers, Lake Coleridge village is it. Click the map, drag the pin or enter your own to set coordinates: More options are available with LINZ's online coordinate converters. Suffolk and suff-tex terminal sires are put over the poorer mixed-age romney ewes and together with the cheviot-cross lambs, their offspring are sold at the annual Rakaia Gorge on-farm sale that works its way up country from station to station in one afternoon in January. Kristen comes from a strong career in farming and has a passion for seeing young people achieving and succeeding in our industry. Jack is keen on hunting and loves getting out on his motorbike during his spare time. As of 2020, the station has a generation capacity of 39 megawatts (52,000hp) of electricity, and annual generation averages 270 gigawatt-hours (970TJ).[2]. [4]:207 The facility has been owned by Trustpower (now Manawa Energy) since. No results found, please try another filter. Without the community of people who help to support the page updating conditions of local lakes in the area. It's hoped trampers will be able to use the paddock as well. "The fences at Mt Oakden aren't that wonderful so the manager up there decided he didn't want them.". 1FrcAJbfY5jg1MfbaYpYn24MHRkdi7SFSB They claim the village is in danger of being swamped by trampers who they accuse of freely defecating around the village. By continuing to use this site you consent to our use of cookies. "He's a hell of a nice bloke John; he comes over here quite often.". 49vEgsTZv5FUFAHbwPkpChSxSrV1GcAtpRrzUCDsrCXcXnuzQ1HebKhSZ31F2bMC9GDLM1F5XHraRUQqGYgXgbKPD9UwqKr If you visit Lake Coleridge Village you will find more information about the power station and the area's history on a display outside the power station. The best place to keep up with the lake conditions are on Aardwolfs Natural Ice Reports. Alpine Energy was only involved in the deal to circumvent a rule that the station could only be sold to a South Island company, with Alpine withdrawing from the scheme in 1998. "Don't think so. 0900 - 2100. 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Top Left: Fred followed by Matt making there way around Little Mount Ida en route to Top Right: Walking along the old car park that was used for big groups and the masses that once came to Lake Ida for an ice skating session during the winter season.Bottom Left: Fred making strides out towards the frozen lake with joy after we found the lake looking solidly frozen from a distance Bottom Right: Looking out towards Mount Olympus whilst the sun sets over the mountain ranges. 4 followers 4 connections. Lake Coleridge station, along with the neighbouring Acheron Bank, on Lake Coleridge's south eastern shore, is owned by Christchurch car dealer Bruce Miles. "People talk about overseas owners not being a good thing for New Zealand but I disagree. The influx of visitors is not a laughing matter for people like Peter Low however. What better way to experience the true Canterbury high country than by horseback. Currently an engineering student with a heart for discovering and sharing with the world hidden adventures in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Expect 360-degree scenes across Lake Coleridge, the Southern Alps and multiple rivers. But yeah, the place has come a long way since I arrived. Lake Coleridge volunteer firefighters, from left, Bruce Simpson, Neil Frazer, Kevin Frews and Kerry Munroe, have quit in protest. Accordingly, NZ Topo Map has attempted to provide accurate information and materials on this web site but assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of that information or materials. In these cases, payment of $20.00 per vehicle is required for use of the tracks as a contribution towards the maintenance. Even motorhomes, I'm quite happy for them to plonk down there," he says, pointing to a council reserve across the street. Due to the small amount of light that these lakes receive on a clear day, shaded from the surrounding mountains makes them positively hopeful options for finding thick enough ice to skate on. Sam Sherwood 11:37, Aug 25 2015. supplied. An alternative win-win method of donating is to buy an Entertainment Membership. Cindy is oftennworking away in the office or remotely and plays a huge part of the Company. 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. After 11 years in charge of Canterbury high country station Lake Coleridge, manager Byron Kirk can reflect on a job well done, having overseen the transformation of a rundown property into an intensive, profitable business. 1FrcAJbfY5jg1MfbaYpYn24MHRkdi7SFSB Apart from Miles, the new owners are mostly English and American, but like him they bring ample capital. 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. The winters were harsh which prompted the building of some permanent housing. Run-holders settled soon after, taking up vast tracts of land for farming, which is still the area's main industry. "Nothing has become really bad. There is something for every level of comfort and budget from luxury and boutique, to hotels, motels and apartments, and backpackers and holiday parks. Unless your fences are pretty stock-proof, the cheviot lambs, they'll go anywhere. "Right there where we put our chairs there was some dog excrement," he says, but he hadn't spotted any of the human variety. The more experience you have from heading out the more educated your predictions become. WebNext. This information is aggregated and doesn't identify you personally. administering, evaluating and improving the site. NZ Topo Map reserves the right to remove any information from the web site at any time. Eventually youll up at the western edge of the lake if you follow the track correctly. "Don't you want to move up to my house?" Sleeps 8 12 people. We'll email you a download link when your PDF is ready. Lake Coleridge hydroelectric power station, Information boards outside the power station in Lake Coleridge Village. Around half the stations' income comes from merino wool, with lambs also accounting for a major share. Martin van Beynen reports. It takes approximately half an hour from Lake Ida to reach Little Lake Ida in and amongst the scrambling through the scrub and breaking branches. Hugh leans down to finger it. 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. WebFeb 2013 - Sep 20229 years 8 months. Alex and his family moved to Coleridge Downs about 14 + years ago from a long career of farming in the upper North Island. [4]:142 The turbine hall was extended in 1924 to make room for additional larger turbines. One subsidiary, Transpower, adopted responsibility for the outdoor switching yard, with the parent company planning to sell the facility at Coleridge. From England originally, they have done all right for themselves.