On the way to Manapouri. Lumsden cafe Route 6.
Countryside colours.
Lake Manapouri & Power Station.
Once we reached West Arm & the underground power station we transferred to an old bus that took us over the Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove, a 1hr 15 min journey through the Alps. During construction a ship called the Wanganella was moored in Deep Cove as accomodation for the miners who were tunneling back towards West Arm. This tunnel became the water outlet from the power station. The power station, which has the capacity to supply the power needs of the South Island, was actually built just to supply the Comalco Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai Point in Bluff.
We boarded another boat & followed Doubtful Sound from Deep Cove to the Tasman Sea entrance & back.
The beauty of Doubtful sound in pictures.
THE WINDING ROADS 
This place would have brought memories for you Terry when you worked at Manapouri. a beautiful place looks icey cold though.
Amazing photos. We are enjoying following your trip. You must be just about to turn the corner for home.
Just cruising along the bottom. Turning North in a few days.
We too loved the Doubtful Sound Manapouri power station trip. Wonderful photos.
i look forward to reading your blog and seeing fab photies. Doubtful Sound is a winner. Love to you both xx
Thank you Carolyn. We are pleased that others are enjoying our blog.
It was mainly created as a memory aid for our dim brains.
This place is magic!! We did an overnight trip on the Doubtful Sound when Mum was working on the boat for Real Journeys, so much fun =)
That cafe looks awesome!!