Otematata to Duntroon via Kurow

We had a lovely, easy cycle ride today. The first section from Otematata to Kurow was very scenic, but the second section from Kurow to Duntroon was completely different. Whereas up until this afternoon we have been surrounded by mountains, the scenery is changing to be more open. I think we are now starting to move out of the MacKenzie Basin. It’s very interesting to see.

The main blip shows Benmore Dam at top left, Duntroon Pub bottom left, Aviemore Dam top right, a cute cottage near Waitaki Dam and an avenue of trees near Kurow Estate Winery.

The extra shows the carved entrance to the Duntroon Wetlands and its accompanying explanation.

There are 18 new community cases today. They are in Auckland (11), Waikato (4), Bay of Plenty (1) and Canterbury (2)