Hike to Lake Surprise

With a bit of a break in the weather, we decided to head on a wee hike to Lake Surprise, to get out and stretch our legs! A quick drive to the Turoa Ski Field and we were off on the trail. Hopping down the Cascades (A bit sketchy in the wet), we went past Mangaturuturu Hut and were at the lake in about 2 hours! On the way back, we stopped off at the Hut for a spot of lunch and a warm-up beside the fire before heading back.