Pond Water

As well as being a water feature, surrounded by shrubs and trees, the pond has a function and purpose - it is where we draw water for irrigation. Water flows into the pond from the water race via a gravity fed pipe.

the pond - looking towards the top paddock

The pipe running from the water race is hidden out of view in this pictures. Trout and numerous frogs have called the pond their home. The pond is occasionally used for swimming and for cleaning the dog when he smells too much.

Cold Water

The water in the pond is cold, and often quite cloudy, particularly when it is raining in the Southern Alps. Our water race carries a lot of silt at such times.

corner of the decking

The large fan-shaped green leaf in the background belongs to a Gunnera.