Top 3 high country lakes to paddle

March 2013

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March 2013

Lake Coleridge is the largest lake in central Canterbury. Photo: Pat Barrett
The Canterbury high country is liberally dotted with lakes awaiting the keel of a canoe or kayak to skim across the surface. Most of these can be reached in little more than 90-minutes from many locations around the province. Just pick your day, be aware of the wind forecast, and make your cruise a memorable […]
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