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Rakaia Gorge
Immerse yourselves in the bright aqua blue waters, and surround yourselves with nature at its purest.
Set the Scene
Underneath the old white wooden bridge, lies the most beautiful scenery for miles to see.
The Rakaia Gorge is a local favourite for jet-boating, swimming and relaxing for the day.
Adventurously climb down to the sandy beach below the bridge, or take an easy drive around the bend to the stones where you can park freely and explore.
Spice it up Tip: Surprise your Date by taking them here and treating them to an already made picnic, complete with a warm rug, wine glasses and beach towels to dry the feet.
Creative Tip: Take a polaroid camera with you and take some photos together with the Aqua Blue water in the background. Once they develop you can either take some each to keep for memories or create a 'Date Line' at home with string and peg the photos across the line for a Vintage effect.
The Rakaia Gorge is a local favourite for jet-boating, swimming and relaxing for the day.
Adventurously climb down to the sandy beach below the bridge, or take an easy drive around the bend to the stones where you can park freely and explore.
Spice it up Tip: Surprise your Date by taking them here and treating them to an already made picnic, complete with a warm rug, wine glasses and beach towels to dry the feet.
Creative Tip: Take a polaroid camera with you and take some photos together with the Aqua Blue water in the background. Once they develop you can either take some each to keep for memories or create a 'Date Line' at home with string and peg the photos across the line for a Vintage effect.
Where to go
Just over an hour away from Christchurch or 10 minutes from Methven, through a country scenic drive
is the spectacular Rakaia Gorge.
Drive to the old 'one way' white bridge and turn off into one of the parking areas on either side.
is the spectacular Rakaia Gorge.
Drive to the old 'one way' white bridge and turn off into one of the parking areas on either side.
Photography by: Sam Barrow