It was time for another trip, we felt, so we decided to take ourselves away and headed off over the Rimutaka Hill to Carterton. Hard to see much once we reached the top, with mist and low clouds swirling all around us. Rather chilly too, with the temperature dropping to 5C.
Covered in mist
As we drove down the hill into the Wairarapa the sun came back out. Driving through the farmland and the small towns of Featherston and Greytown till we reached our destination of Carterton.
Arriving at Carterton
This camp is offering winter Camp Saver charges which makes it very affordable at $20 a night on a powered site. Barrier arms into the camp have been installed since our last visit here.
This camp has long been favourite of ours, and really looks a picture. We met up with several other friends who were also looking forward to a few days away.
Carterton Holiday Park
Spring has certainly sprung and I was delighted to see several new born lambs in the adjacent paddock. Gemma came with me a short walk but got rather upset when one on the ewes bleated her displeasure at seeing this feline so close by. So it was a race back to the safely of the caravan for Gemma, well away from the protective new mother and baby.
New born spring lamb
In the evening we went to a local restaurant, the Buckhorn Bar and Grill, which had a decidedly Western flavour. The night was chilly so the roaring fire was rather welcome.
The menu had a range of steaks, hamburgers, chicken and steak and kidney pie, all options quite reasonably priced, we thought. Choices made, we all enjoyed our meals. And, although the mains were very filling, we all decided on dessert as well, with Crème Brule and Death by Chocolate being the most popular.
Dining at Buckhorn Bar and Grill
1 comment:
It is definitely a pleasant place to camp your dinner sounds delicious and it looks nice and cosy. Mick and I reckon you can always fit in creme brûlée.
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