Emily comes from Dunsandel. Construction workers arrived in 1911 to a wild and bleak landscape. 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. Cindy has been Administrator at Coleridge downs for 6 years. It includes: This site generates persistent session cookies (that is, they have an expiry date and are removed on that date) for the purpose of monitoring site usage. The NEX at Naval Base San Diego is plenty big and has lots of departments, but I'm just not that big a fan. We'll email you a download link when your PDF is ready. At the age of 17, I completed my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award which gave me the skills and confidence to organise my own hiking adventures with mates who had never had the experience nor the opportunity to explore the outdoors. Too popular and locals and other tourists start to get disillusioned. Windfinder specializes in wind, waves, tides and weather reports & forecasts for wind related sports like kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, fishing or paragliding. 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. High Country Horse Adventures run horse treks through farmland and riverbeds. Mike and Karen have hosted the well-known Station to Station and High Country Journeys self drive four wheel drive trips for over 20 years. [4]:361. It's hoped trampers will be able to use the paddock as well. "We've had quite a few to stay here. A beautiful spot which some locals are happy to share. By continuing to use this site you consent to our use of cookies. Before skating on the ice its important to make some measure of how thick the ice is before you end up skating on it. 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. 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. Electric Cottage is privately owned, but can still be seen on a walk around the village. View the Snowdon coal mines and enjoy the view of the bright blue crystal clear water of the Rakaia River. Jack is keen on hunting and loves getting out on his motorbike during his spare time. [7], All turbines are of the horizontal Francis type. It had to be remembered that many of the residents in the village were not land owners and rate payers. The track, although rough looking is well cut and cleared making it relatively easy to follow. 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. Walk through a canyon formed by an ancient volcano. 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 This begins with crossing the causeway between Lake Ida and the smaller pond next to the lake pictured in the cover photo. People recognise that as the volume becomes greater a camping area for tents between Harper and Rakaia Gorge will need to be set up.". Lake Pearson, Canterbury High Country Trout Fishing. Alternately, check out Peak Hill for a more challenging hike. 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 . In these cases, payment of $20.00 per vehicle is required for use of the tracks as a contribution towards the maintenance. 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. Youll find the campsite down this road on the left. 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. 1FrcAJbfY5jg1MfbaYpYn24MHRkdi7SFSB The power station is owned and operated by TrustPower. When asked if I could buy the sales said, "No, can not sell the display" but no reason why. State Highway 73, the main road to the West Coast, runs past the western shoreline. WGS84 As I drive into Lake Coleridge village I expect to see it covered in excrement. "I've been walking these trails for 13 years and it's not a problem. Another 1400 Lake Coleridge merino lambs are sold on Alpine Origin Silere contract and some merino hoggets are fed through winter for sale in spring. The monthly Adventures from the South mailer, Aardwolfs Ice Report Natural Ice Skating Safety Post. "We used to put a suffolk to them and we lost the odd two- tooth ewe. The Clymb Eight Safety Tips for Playing On FrozenLakes. They say that at the most three trampers might spend the night in the village at the height of the season. Ive grown up in the outdoors from a very young age. communicating with you, including responding to your feedback and information provided in submission forms. Printed Topo50 / 1:50,000 map sheets are available from Bivouac Outdoor, both online and in store. 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After an eight-hour hike from the previous hut, trampers arriving in the village in the late afternoon sometimes need to spend the night before walking the 20km to Windwhistle to cross the Rakaia River so they can carry on to Bluff. Tony and Pam have 4 adult sons, Tom -local Sheep Contractor. I soon realised that I would never have the opportunity to take each mate on every single trip that I went on, so I settled for writing up the trips and sharing photos that I captured along the way. Eleven years later "it's just about all managers up here", Kirk says. Lake Coleridge and Acheron Bank are run together, with merinos on the tougher, higher Lake Coleridge and romneys on the lower, sweeter neighbour. ", "This is a beautiful place and we don't care if people want to come here. 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. Jonty is from Marlborough where his family farm. Please be patient while the PDF is generated, especially with larger page sizes. Carey is a graduated cadet from 2018. Hamish is keen on hunting and loves getting out on his motor bike in his spare time. Years ago the model I wanted to by was sold out, but when asked if we could get the display, they were more than happy to sell us that display, and they even cleaned it up for us before we bought it. The ice is rather vocal whilst you skate across it. "I've sighted it (the excrement) and don't see it as a big problem yet.". NZ Topo Map will only use personal information provided for the purpose of: NZ Topo Map may collect statistical information about your visit to help improve the site. Power workers, farmers, farmhands and other residents stop for a chat and a superb coffee made from milk supplied free by one of the local farmers. Pam is a very important part of the team, Pam works away in the background supporting Tony and assisting with many staff activities and functions. There are side tracks to old coal mine entrances and down to the Rakaia riverbed. The smaller free Chatham Islands download can be used to test compatibility, the large mainland download is charged for to help cover service costs. At the very least youll need a rope and a life jacket to help someone out of the hole that they have dug themselves. Enjoy a track full of native bush and bird song. We take in the village's large toilet block, a clean and tidy establishment capable of handling the waste of many hundreds a day. It took three years to complete, becoming operational on 25th November 1914. Only 1 & hours drive west of Christchurch or 30 minutes drive from SH72 at Windwhistle or SH73 at Lake Lyndon. It was constructed mainly to supply electricity to Christchurch, with construction beginning in 1911 and completed with three generating units in 1914. Starting point:The track starts off State Highway 72 Inland Scenic Route on the northern edge of the Rakaia River, upstream of the Rakaia Gorge Bridge. Its smaller brother, Little Lake Ida sits right along side Lake Ida and is also a great spot for both fishing in the summer months and skating during the winter months. "It would have been running less than half a stock unit to the hectare and now it's up around six or seven. About 6000 trees have been planted on Lake Coleridge for shelter belts. Kristen often works alongside the cadets, assisting senior staff in the practical training and support of cadets. 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. From England originally, they have done all right for themselves. Campervans and freedom campers also come into the village wanting to stay the night. Sleeps 8 12 people. [4]:191 In 1987, the government dissolved its responsibility for electricity to create a state-owned enterprise called the Electricity Corporation of New Zealand (Electricorp). We all know where we are coming from now. Expect 360-degree scenes across Lake Coleridge, the Southern Alps and multiple rivers. At last Hugh and your correspondent scout out the object of our exercise. Tony has been the General Manager at Coleridge Downs for 12 years, coming from a very strong management career on large progressive properties. JFK International Airport. Due to the unpredictability of the ice, its often difficult to determine before reaching the lake whether the ice is potentially thick enough to skate on. You can use the site without disclosing any personal information. 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. 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". 4.1 Breakfast at Barkers. A small donation Lake Coleridge Village is a collection of dwellings close to the Lake Coleridge power station now operated by Trustpower. Make the most of our amazing regions with these special deals. Ash has been at Coleridge Downs for 20 odd years. [4]:116 These inlets supply water to two horseshoe-shaped[1] tunnels which run almost horizontally (grade of 1:1000)[4]:111 through approximately 2.2 kilometres (1.4mi) of the hill between the lake and the power station. 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. Coleridge was the first station in the world to use aerated draft tubes on the turbines, invented on-site by Silston Cory-Wright to solve an issue with heavy thumping when under load. "Don't think so. Sam Sherwood 11:37, Aug 25 2015. supplied. 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. 3 Day 2: A hike on Mount Cotton and drive to the Ashburton Lakes. Kristen is responsible for the running of the Cadet Training Program alongside Tony and our Board Sub Committee. Visit a place which is reputed to be a moa cooking site (discovered in 1960). If you provide personal information, it's held by NZ Topo Map. I don't even see any rubbish. They are nice people.". That work's mostly been done but a regrassing programme continues, with two years of winter crops followed by sowing new permanent pasture. 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. 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. Interested in what life on a farm is like? Willem comes to Annavale from Shepherding in North Canterbury for a couple of years since leaving school. The track starts about 10km before Lake Coleridge village, has a car park and DOC information. Bitcoin address (Legacy): get an Embed link and change the "embed" to "download" in the url, Offline mobile maps when used through apps like. Lake Coleridge Village is divided over whether to welcome trampers. 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. Four hundred angus cows and calves move between the two stations. "Don't you want to move up to my house?" Pam also assists in providing pastoral support to the Cadet training programme. [4]:207 The facility has been owned by Trustpower (now Manawa Energy) since. Clockwise from Top LeftMatt taking a moment to admire his surroundings whilst skating on the ice,Introducing a few others to the edge of the ice at Lake Ida The clarity of the ice was incredibly transparent in many places you could see right to the bottom Karl and his Mrs making the most of the ice playing a little bit of hockey with a puck on the ice. "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. The couple, their neighbour Rod Harper and another of their friends Alex Smedley, a fencer who lives in a farmhouse down the road, have no trouble with visitors, especially the lean and hungry Te Araroa trampers coming off the hard trail. 20% of every membership sold contributes towards the costs of running NZ Topo Map. Contours and spot elevations in forest and snow areas may be less accurate. But yeah, the place has come a long way since I arrived. Molly is a keen all round sports person also with a busy previous rowing schedule, and also loves the outdoors. Lake Coleridge, the first large power station built by the state, was constructed After 11 years in charge of Canterbury high country station Lake If you're finding the NZ Topo Map service useful please consider donating, no matter how small, it's greatly appreciated. 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. According to an article on New Zealands Herald the station began issuing trespassing notices to those wishing to skate on the lake during the winter months. There is something for every level of comfort and budget from luxury and boutique, to hotels, motels and apartments, and backpackers and holiday parks. The best place to keep up with the lake conditions are on Aardwolfs Natural Ice Reports. The Central South Island of New Zealand Te Waipounamu. was celebrated with an Open Day in December 2014. I like the trampers. Following the northern edge of the lake a trail can be followed winding in and out of the bush. Martin van Beynen reports. Click map to set map center coordinates, or enter your own: Drag pin or click map to change its location. My God, that is dedication. Find out more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. WebOperating Lake Coleridge Power Station today - Hugh Foster interview - YouTube Lake Coleridge Village, about 80 minutes inland from Christchurch Airport, is divided over trampers and their bodily wastes. WebThe Coleridge Downs team Managers Tony and Pam Plunkett General Manager Tony It would have been millions and millions.". Run-holders settled soon after, taking up vast tracts of land for farming, which is still the area's main industry. The village is, however, conveniently located on the Te Araroa trail, a 3000km length-of-country hike becoming increasingly popular. The Coastal Data Information One subsidiary, Transpower, adopted responsibility for the outdoor switching yard, with the parent company planning to sell the facility at Coleridge. Well, if not entirely buried, then at least the village grounds to be choking under a thick layer of reeking human waste. They're spending the money," he says. Janet was a nurse and Hugh a teacher who turned out to be a dabhand at photography and graphic design. WebGlenthorne Station is a 62,352 acre high country sheep and cattle station nestled on the shores of Lake Coleridge, by the spectacular Southern Alps. 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. 1FrcAJbfY5jg1MfbaYpYn24MHRkdi7SFSB With development now well advanced, Kirk's ready for a new challenge and will soon move on to Streamlands Station in the Mackenzie country. Join 4 followers 4 connections. "I think we all came out (of Thursday's meeting) on the same page. Walk through tussock to the summit. 3.2 From the Harper Camp Site to Lake Camp. 0900 - 2100. Its essential that if you have never skated on a frozen lake before that you go with someone with previous experience of skating on frozen lakes. WebMiddle Rock Station offers visitors a comprehensive farm tour experience in the scenic Lake Coleridge high country just one hours drive west of Christchurch. The group do their best to make them welcome. Louis is a keen rugby player, motocross rider and all-round sportsman, who enjoys hunting and the outdoors. "He's spent millions and millions up at Glenthorne - they'd have done 100km of fencing up there, easy. Still to this day stands the old Lake Ida Winter Sports Association Clubhouse which has since been abandoned. 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 If any village in NZ is capable of handling a few campers, Lake Coleridge village is it. 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. The. 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. It looks like you have an ad blocker installed. 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. WebLake Coleridge was built around New Zealand's first state-owned hydroelectric power By continuing to use this site you consent to our use of cookies. Richard Giller, a fit retiree from Ashburton, comes down the road with his wife after a walk and a picnic. Emily was head Girl at Ellesmere College, She has a very strong passion for farming, helping out on local farms when ever she could. Many trees are still standing and visitors can learn about some of them on the. With a smaller surface area of the lake allows it to freeze over without requiring such low temperatures to obtain the same thickness. WebLake Coleridge Station, Canterbury - New Zealand topographic map. Weve collated the best of the area to make it easy to explore. [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. One notable power station superintendent (1923-53), Harry Hart, was interested in New Zealand's forestry potential and experimented with planting exotic trees, particularly conifers, around the village. Stunning stays, fine fare and adventurous activities its all here waiting for you. 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. and The Clymb Eight Safety Tips for Playing On FrozenLakes. 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. A list of compatible devices and instructions for copying files to your device is available from Garmin. Oh sure, we are on a waiting list TBD when it will be in. During the early days of constructing the power station, the project employed up to 400 men. But in the process of growing, no-one has taken into account what effect it's going to have on our area.". [2], Coleridge was New Zealand's first major power station in which the state was involved. Little Lake Ida is also the furtherest lake to reach of all the lakes around. Need something similar? Henry has now moved into the Big Ben Block managers role. bc1qpqgghpyhcdgrmhdrsvytgehzza6uck2v4c3aml We walk through the arboretum planted by power station manager Harry Hart and check on Smedley's paddock. 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. 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. Troy joined the Coleridge Downs team in 2021 to become Dry Acheron Block Manager. Discovery Jet offers an adrenaline-filled activity close to Lake Coleridge on the stunning blue Rakaia River. What better way to experience the true Canterbury high country than by horseback. WebLake Coleridge, Canterbury Mining, Resources & Energy Power Generation & Distribution Complete routine power station, dam, and water infrastructure inspections Manage key stakeholder relationships internally and externally Complete the required tasks to ensure we comply with our compliance programmes [4]:125 It was also the first to be built on glacial morraine,[4]:117 which caused significant issues with stability of the turbine hall. "Lake Coleridge was pretty rundown and having someone like Bruce who has the capital to put into the place . Reece has been in the manager's role at Annavale for 10 years, after working nearby at Quartz Hill. Report a Correction. Videos about the Lake Coleridge region's history, Lake Coleridge Tourism Business Directory. It is situated some 125 km west of Christchurch in the Southern Alps. Most years a total of 18,000-20,000 store lambs are sold at the sales. NZ Topo Map reserves the right to remove any information from the web site at any time. 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. Leaning posts for putting your skates on along with a hand rail to help you down onto the ice. 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. WebADDRESS Glenthorne Station Harper Road, Lake Coleridge, RD2 Darfield, 7572, The area had a plentiful eels and birds and was an important food gathering stop for people crossing the Southern Alps seeking greenstone (pounamu) from the West Coast. To find it, drive through Harper Village and over the bridge across the Harper Canal, then turn left down towards Lake Coleridge. Control and management is obviously part of the answer. Explore the range of things to do, including the activities and attractions we have on offer. 0900 - 2100. Woody spends much of his spare time away hunting with his family over on the West Coast at their batch, Woody also plays rugby and gets out on his motorbike when possible. An alternative win-win method of donating is to buy an Entertainment Membership. "When I arrived here Bruce was tipping money in. 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. "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. 0900 - 2100. 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. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative (s). Around half the stations' income comes from merino wool, with lambs also accounting for a major share. WebLake Coleridge Power station 9 Generators producing 35 MW. Jamaica, NY. 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. To remedy this the fourth generator was connected in April 1917, with two more connected in November 1921 and March 1922. I'd rather they kept them away from rural villages like ours. 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.