Hike 28: Sawyer Burn Peak along Lake Hawea, a relatively unknown
'Through the looking glass. We suggest clicking on a photo for perspective After some early grinding, a really steep climb, today. Lake Hawea joins Lake Wanaka closeby Editor is a little 'edgy'—great view down but not too secure Most fortunate to be perched there Peaked Setting the scene. Looking towards 'our' peak. Put one's mind into a certain mode and the beauty overcomes one, it can be overwhelming emotionally Tomorrow’s a travel day so we decided on one more hike before the rest. “Go easy on us,” we pleaded with our editor. She selected what appeared to be an unknown hike of relatively short distance near Lake Hawea. “Apparently,” she informed us, “it could be a little steep but short.” After a late start, we reached the peak of an incredible hike with some of the best lake views we have seen. The climb was also was one of the steepest we have undertaken in New Zealand. We would rate it as simply ‘great’. Our muscles were a little sore at the...