Wednesday Walkers

Last week, we carpooled our way along the local speedway otherwise known as the road to Kinloch.

On arrival, the Kinloch Bay was, as always, wonderful to look at.

It was cloudy and misty and somehow the scale and symmetry of the scene in a million shades of grey was even more splendid than ever.

Wherever we go on our walk, it is always quite beautiful but Kinloch Bay and the Whangamatā Stream Walk are a real standout. Streams always have a magic about them but the Whangamatā is really special.

The water charges along as though late for an appointment, swirling around curves and dashing against its banks.

And then there is the sound; the ever-changing ringing and rippling, which is as gorgeous as any birdsong.

This was all expected and appreciated by us, but then it got even better when all along the stream small trout were skipping out of the surface and splashing back into the flowing water. How about that for a slice of heaven.

We also ventured up into West Kinloch where new roads have been laid out and sections set up. For now, a few new houses are dotted about here and there, but clearly, very soon all the spaces will be filled in.

There is already an adventure playground and mini BMX course set up all ready to go.

Back near the harbour in Kinloch, it was sad to see that Lazy Trout Cafe is no longer in business, there is just the deserted building.

It seems the local lazy trout, emerging from their glorious stream, will have to find somewhere else to buy their cappuccinos. Wednesday Walker Contacts: ph 073773065; email wednesdaywalkers@myyahoo. com.