Left Rotorua and although the sun decided to make an appearance, the clouds didn't clear enough to warrant a trip up the gondola. However we did manage a visit to the Government Gardens before we...

Our friends Lis and Paul kindly took us to Zealandia, a wildlife ecosanctuary in Wellington which is completely surrounded by a fence to keep out the pests that can kill such as cats, mice, rats and...

Our last few days in Nelson, on New Year's Eve we wandered around the Suter Art Gallery. Had brunch first in the cafe served by a characterful lady, who made our day. Varied items on display,...

Took an overnight trip and stayed in Takaka so we could do as much as we could of the park. Our first views were from one of the water taxis from Marahua. Another first in that you board the boat...

Scenic bus trip from Kaikoura to Picton, along the road that was renewed after the earthquake. Picton is a small ferry port connecting to Wellington on the North Island. Collected our hire car and...

Kaikoura Took the bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura, a really scenic 3 hour drive. Booked into a motel not far from the centre but hadn't realised the short distance was uphill!! Kaikōura is famous...

Dunedin to Christchurch On the way we stopped off at Moeraki Boulder Beach where the rocks are spherical and no one really knows why, fabulous beach and even managed a paddle in the sea. Oamuru was...

Invercargill to Dunedin and Blue Penguins Fabulous drive from Invercargill through Catlins National Park with a few stops on the way for the views including Waipapa Point Lighthouse, Curio Bay (site...

We had taken the majority of this road in the campervan with Di but there are not too many choices in NZ for alternative routes. On our way, which took a few days, we made the following stops, plus...