January 6, 2013 7:00am by David Farrar

Ruby Island

Seven of us decided to kayak to Ruby Island on Lake Wanaka on Saturday. It was a brilliant thing to do. Around 45 minutes each way, and a picnic lunch on the island.

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This is the view from the picnic area we found on the island.

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The group getting the bubbles and sandwiches out for lunch.

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Tea Party Girl playing frisbee.

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The view from the front of the island. Could never get sick of it.

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Part of the island. It take barely 20 minutes to do a loop around it.

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The view inland. Lovely clear waters.

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Part of the track around the island.

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Handy Girl coming into land.

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It was such a hot day, a couple of us went around the lake and decided to go in for a swim. We learnt that no matter how hot the day, the water is still freezing! I lasted five minutes or so. despite the cold was a nice way to finish the day, before heading back home for drinks.

Definitely loving my Wanaka experience. Not spent much time here since I was a student and working on Cardrona Skifield.