Queenstown Trail - Kawarau River

We began today with breakfast with dear friends Kathryn and Garth. 

This afternoon I walked along the Kawarau river and thought about friendship...

Friends are a like gold.

There is a hint of gold in the trees along the trail today. 

The grand Remarkables mountains form a backdrop.

Come, walk with me.

Deer Park Hill the location of many film scenes lies to our right...

 Autumn berries

Soon these trees will become a golden riot.

 Plenty of places for children to play.

 The river is a very low.
The fisherman is optimistic...

 the peaceful scene...

 changes as  a jet boat roars by.

 Shortly the sun begins to set...

and it is time for dinner at Gantleys.

We will be leaving this New Zealand paradise today and beginning another motorcycle  and walking adventure in Tasmania next week.