Best time of the day, if you can get out of bed. Makes you truly appreciation the country we live in.
A short 45 minute drive from Ashburton gets you to Coal Hill (Stew Point) Station a great spot looking up the Rangitata Valley towards Mesopotamia Station. In a couple of months these mountains will be half covered in snow.
Looking across from the Rangitata River form Coal Hill Station at Mt Possession Station and Hakatere / Ashburton Gorge.
The hunting mate with Toby taking a breather during the ascent of Mt Too High.