The Kai Bar in Wanaka sells "award winning local ale on tap". Whilst it's not real ale, the Cardrona Gold is very quaffable, and YNZC has been sampling the odd half or two in the pleasant company of two Aussies. It emerged that they are keen on Monty Python. But to avoid any confusion, readers should note that their names aren't Bruce; rather they are Chris (on the left) and Pete.
After several days of unsettled weather, the next few days are set fine. So YNZC is off up the Matukituki valley today to tramp Cascade Saddle and the Dart River track.