West Coast - October 2007

	Spent the Labour Weekend visiting the West Coast (from Westport to Karamea). Stopped by Lake Brunner on our way to West Coast. The lake, named after Thomas Brunner, has the Maori name Moana Kotuku, meaning “lake of the white heron”. (We didn't see a heron though).
	Was quite impressed by the scenery in Karamea. Unfortunately it was raining most of the time - so we didn't take too many pictures. The weather cleared for a while for us to take a walk and snap this clear reflection at the Mirror Tarn. Would like to revisit this region some day...
	We were based in a holiday home in Ngakawau. The great thing about this place is that the beach is merely 15-20m from the backdoor! Could hear the waves crashing in continuously...
	Keep forgetting to buy C a cake for her birthday so we made use of natural resources at the beach - it is afterall the thoughts that count :P
	Here's what we have to say before we left...