1FrcAJbfY5jg1MfbaYpYn24MHRkdi7SFSB It's hard to find any excrement in Lake Coleridge Village in autumn. To quiet and nobody can make a living. People recognise that as the volume becomes greater a camping area for tents between Harper and Rakaia Gorge will need to be set up.". Email addresses are not made available to the public. I like the trampers. In 1915 a 'show home' was built near the power station as an example of an all electric home. Join On the Coleridge Intake Road we meet Richard McCulloch who is on his quad bike dealing with some wasp nests. Fellow inhabitant Kerry Munro believes the Te Araroa track should be diverted to Castle Hill away from Lake Coleridge. was celebrated with an Open Day in December 2014. 3 Day 2: A hike on Mount Cotton and drive to the Ashburton Lakes. The power station, commissioned in 1914, is located on the glacial moraine that dams the lake and is perhaps worthy of a visit. The influx of visitors is not a laughing matter for people like Peter Low however. WebGas Station - 32nd Street. "The fences at Mt Oakden aren't that wonderful so the manager up there decided he didn't want them.". It can be difficult to predict when ice will form on the lake and what conditions. 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. Distance travelled today: 12 km Total TA distance covered: 2242 km Another easy day. The Christchurch tramway had already been electrified, being fed by power generated in four steam turbines, and the switchover to power from Coleridge led to a saving of 2,000 pounds per year in electricity costs. They are so conscientious about the environment they're not the sort of people that do what these people say. WebBuilding the Lake Coleridge Power Station and operating it today - YouTube Longtime Discover the history of the area with a great range of tracks from easy walks to longer day hikes. Lake Coleridge Village, about 80 minutes inland from Christchurch Airport, is divided over trampers and their bodily wastes. Lake Coleridge is a natural lake that runs alongside a natural river, but at a much higher elevation. Lake Ida is a small lake near Lake Coleridge in Canterburys high country. Electric Cottage is privately owned, but can still be seen on a walk around the village. WebAll persons wanting to use the farm tracks must contact the Station Manager to book a In no event shall NZ Topo Map be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages or those resulting from lost profits, lost data or business interruption) arising out of the use, inability to use, or the results of use of this web site, any web sites linked to this web site, or the materials or information contained at any or all such web sites, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages. Tony has been the General Manager at Coleridge Downs for 12 years, coming from a very strong management career on large progressive properties. The Department of Conservation website doesnt list it as a track yet making it quite a hidden destination well off the beaten track. No results found, please try another filter. 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. As I grew older my parents would organize an annual tramp each year with my grandparents usually ticking one of the Great Walks off each year. 20% of every membership sold contributes towards the costs of running NZ Topo Map. "I've sighted it (the excrement) and don't see it as a big problem yet.". 0 Reviews. The Central South Island of New Zealand Te Waipounamu. This begins with crossing the causeway between Lake Ida and the smaller pond next to the lake pictured in the cover photo. Lake Hill is an easy walk from the Lake Heron car park with good bird-watching opportunities coupled with high country lake views. Apart from Miles, the new owners are mostly English and American, but like him they bring ample capital. Lake Coleridge hydroelectric power station, Information boards outside the power station in Lake Coleridge Village. 2.1 The Harper Camp Site. We walk through the arboretum planted by power station manager Harry Hart and check on Smedley's paddock. Hugh and I go looking. Explore the range of things to do, including the activities and attractions we have on offer. With a smaller surface area of the lake allows it to freeze over without requiring such low temperatures to obtain the same thickness. Carey is a graduated cadet from 2018. My neighbours have been walking around here every weekend for three years and they've never seen anything. 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]. Please note access permission is by advance telephone arrangement with the land owner. Ash has seen a lot of changes and development within the Company. 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. Pam also assists in providing pastoral support to the Cadet training programme. Kristen works full time at Coleridge Downs primarily as the Training Manager and Assistant Shepherd where necessary. WebLake Coleridge was the first government-built Hydro Electric Power station in New Zealand. One of the most popular walks in the area, Rakaia Gorge offers extensive river views from cliff top lookouts. Louis has always had strong a passion for farming. 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. No results found, please try another filter. {{place.Description | striphtml | truncate(37, '')}}. 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. 1 inlet is visible up at the lake as a whirlpool on calm days,[4]:146 with some of the older No. 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. That work's mostly been done but a regrassing programme continues, with two years of winter crops followed by sowing new permanent pasture. On whose ground and who pays for that? . Richard Giller, a fit retiree from Ashburton, comes down the road with his wife after a walk and a picnic. See spectacular geological areas, showing lava flows of rhyolite, pitchstone and andesite. [4]:142 The turbine hall was extended in 1924 to make room for additional larger turbines. I don't even see any rubbish. They're spending the money," he says. the pages you visited on our site and the links you clicked on, the referring site (if any) from which you clicked through to this site, your operating system, for example Windows 10, Mac OS X, the type of web browser you use, such as Chrome, Edge or Safari. [5] Following its initial construction, the twin 66 kV transmission lines connecting the power station with Christchurch's Addington substation were the highest voltage in New Zealand, and the longest at over 100 kilometres (62mi) long. [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. Click map to set map center coordinates, or enter your own: Drag pin or click map to change its location. Around half the stations' income comes from merino wool, with lambs also accounting for a major share. Unless required by law, NZ Topo Map won't publicise the names or email addresses of individuals who provide feedback or who use submission forms without their consent. 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. As I drive into Lake Coleridge village I expect to see it covered in excrement. My God, that is dedication. MBTiles downloads are available through my FastSpring store. 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. Campervans and freedom campers also come into the village wanting to stay the night. [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. [4]:195 Electricorp began downsizing staff and upgrading systems at the facility, and in 1994 it restructured into two subsidiaries. Walk alongside the Rockwood stream. WGS84 Since then the lodge has been left to rack & ruin. Built in 1925 still in operation in New Zealand. 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. 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. 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. Need something similar? His friendliness is not for any reward but he is a firm believer in "what you give, you get back". Lake Coleridge volunteer firefighters, from left, Bruce Simpson, Neil Frazer, Kevin Frews and Kerry Munroe, have quit in protest. Excrement? Donations also show your love and encourage me to development new functionality. Walk alongside wetlands, farms, pine forest and the lake. 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". Many trees are still standing and visitors can learn about some of them on the. Only 1 & hours drive west of Christchurch or 30 minutes drive from SH72 at Windwhistle or SH73 at Lake Lyndon. Reports have been kept up to date by the community of Ice Skating enthusiasts that enjoy skating on the naturally frozen lakes. The winters were harsh which prompted the building of some permanent housing. The power station is owned and operated by TrustPower. Oliver - Machinery operator/trainee Pilot - Omarama. bc1qpqgghpyhcdgrmhdrsvytgehzza6uck2v4c3aml If any village in NZ is capable of handling a few campers, Lake Coleridge village is it. 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 WebPeak Hill is a prominent hill on the shores of Lake Coleridge, Canterbury. About 6000 trees have been planted on Lake Coleridge for shelter belts. Interested in what life on a farm is like? But it was more divers using the lake for training than walkers, he says. "It would have been running less than half a stock unit to the hectare and now it's up around six or seven. Tim previously managed a large property in the Lees Valley then worked around Marlborough before coming to us. 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. Track starts about 500m before you reach the Power Station intake. Walk through tussock to the summit. Molly comes from South Canterbury, where her family farm between Waimate and Kurow. 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. And it was at the same 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. 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. It took three attempts to get a lawn down and the barbecue's been used only a couple of times. Then we come across Andrew Kitchener, a village resident known as the keenest walker in the area. 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. He and his wife also run a bed and breakfast in the village. Hugh leans down to finger it. Click the map, drag the pin or enter your own to set coordinates: More options are available with LINZ's online coordinate converters. The station was built and initially owned by the New Zealand Government through the Hydro Electric Branch of the Public Works Department, which this branch later became the State Hydro Electric Department in 1946, which in turn became the New Zealand Electricity Department (NZED) in 1958, which then became the Electricity Division of the Ministry of Energy in 1978. 0900 - 2100. 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. "No, it's too windy up here," Scott replies. From England originally, they have done all right for themselves. The issue had sparked debate in the village, he says, and it was disappointing to hear his and others' views labelled as a small minority view. Little Lake Ida is also the furtherest lake to reach of all the lakes around. {{displayedTripData.routes[0].legs[0].duration.text}} - {{displayedTripData.routes[0].legs[0].distance.text}}. Henry joined the Coleridge Downs team in 2020, to become the Dry Acheron Block manager. "Lake Coleridge was pretty rundown and having someone like Bruce who has the capital to put into the place . READ MORE: *Stranded trampers blamed for Lake Coleridge poo problem. "Don't think so. Emily was head Girl at Ellesmere College, She has a very strong passion for farming, helping out on local farms when ever she could. WebFind company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for LAKE He also owns Mt Oakden, at the head of the lake. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title.