Day 1
Today started off by saying goodbye to the Pot Shed and the family. Andrew dropped us off in town to catch the bus. We bordered the bus with all of our luggage and made our way down to Christchurch stopping off at Kaikoura. On the way down we saw lots of seals laying on some rocks by the sea and a lot of earthquake damage to the roads which were being repaired. We arrived in Christchurch and made our way to the airport to collect our hire vehicle! We had a campervan for 3 weeks to travel and sleep in around the New Zealand. It was off to our first campsite for the adventure. We set up the bed and we found out that Joaquín doesn't fit in it! The first night with very uncomfortable with him taking up most of the bed!
Today started off by saying goodbye to the Pot Shed and the family. Andrew dropped us off in town to catch the bus. We bordered the bus with all of our luggage and made our way down to Christchurch stopping off at Kaikoura. On the way down we saw lots of seals laying on some rocks by the sea and a lot of earthquake damage to the roads which were being repaired. We arrived in Christchurch and made our way to the airport to collect our hire vehicle! We had a campervan for 3 weeks to travel and sleep in around the New Zealand. It was off to our first campsite for the adventure. We set up the bed and we found out that Joaquín doesn't fit in it! The first night with very uncomfortable with him taking up most of the bed!
Day 2
Today we visited Christchurch but before this it was a stop at the supermarket. We stocked up the trolly (they call them trundlers here) with lots of food to make many yummy meals. In Christchurch we visited the Remembrance Bridge Monument, next a walk along the River Avon and down to the Canterbury Museum. We took a look at the damaged Cathedral from the earthquake in 2010 which is still in ruins because the can't decide what to do with it. We also saw lots of street art everywhere. Took a look at the cardboard cathedral which is not made of cardboard and saw the 185 chair memorial. Before making our way to Stacy's house we stopped off at the Air Force Museum. Stacey was kind enough to let us stay over for the night and cooked us a delicious roast for dinner and we had a very nice bed to sleep in too with a warm fire to greet us in from the cold. I had a lovely time chatting and catching up.
Today we visited Christchurch but before this it was a stop at the supermarket. We stocked up the trolly (they call them trundlers here) with lots of food to make many yummy meals. In Christchurch we visited the Remembrance Bridge Monument, next a walk along the River Avon and down to the Canterbury Museum. We took a look at the damaged Cathedral from the earthquake in 2010 which is still in ruins because the can't decide what to do with it. We also saw lots of street art everywhere. Took a look at the cardboard cathedral which is not made of cardboard and saw the 185 chair memorial. Before making our way to Stacy's house we stopped off at the Air Force Museum. Stacey was kind enough to let us stay over for the night and cooked us a delicious roast for dinner and we had a very nice bed to sleep in too with a warm fire to greet us in from the cold. I had a lovely time chatting and catching up.
Day 3
After a good nights sleep it was time to say goodbye and thank you to Stacey for letting us stay. Before leaving we sorted the car out as it was a real mess, we organise it so we knew where everything was and put the food in its rightful place. Then it was off on a drive to Lake Tekapo; it was a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. We saw the church of the good shepherd and then had lunch by the lake. We wanted to do a hike and see the Observatory but it was $8 to use the road so we decided to miss it out. I checked out the weather for the night and it was predicted to be cloudy. This is one of the best places to see the stars but as it was going to be cloudy we drove on to a free campsite. Getting there in the dark we put our dinner on, we had a few visitors (cats) searching for food.
After a good nights sleep it was time to say goodbye and thank you to Stacey for letting us stay. Before leaving we sorted the car out as it was a real mess, we organise it so we knew where everything was and put the food in its rightful place. Then it was off on a drive to Lake Tekapo; it was a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. We saw the church of the good shepherd and then had lunch by the lake. We wanted to do a hike and see the Observatory but it was $8 to use the road so we decided to miss it out. I checked out the weather for the night and it was predicted to be cloudy. This is one of the best places to see the stars but as it was going to be cloudy we drove on to a free campsite. Getting there in the dark we put our dinner on, we had a few visitors (cats) searching for food.
Day 4
Today we drove to Queenstown through Lindis Pass. It was a very beautiful scenic route, even though parts of it were cloudy and raining but the views were amazing once the sun came out. Upon arriving in Queenstown we parked the car and had a wonder around the town and got some lunch, which the ducks wanted to share! After a walk around the park and by the lake we met up with Pablo for a coffee. This evening we stayed in a hostel/campsite so we had it use of a kitchen, not the best one but I managed to make enough food for 2 nights.
Today we drove to Queenstown through Lindis Pass. It was a very beautiful scenic route, even though parts of it were cloudy and raining but the views were amazing once the sun came out. Upon arriving in Queenstown we parked the car and had a wonder around the town and got some lunch, which the ducks wanted to share! After a walk around the park and by the lake we met up with Pablo for a coffee. This evening we stayed in a hostel/campsite so we had it use of a kitchen, not the best one but I managed to make enough food for 2 nights.
Day 5
I was ready and looking forward to my canoeing on the Lake Wakatipu but when we arrive there was no kayaks to be found. It had been cancelled due to strong winds predicted for that day so we made our way to Milford instead. The route there was a lovely drive but again we got some wonderful rain greeting us on the journey. We stopped at a "campsite"...I say "campsite" as they only provide toilets but the view was stunning with all the snow topped mountains surrounding us. Before cooking dinner we had a quick walk to Lake Gunn, we then settled in for a cold night after we gazed at the amazing stars.
I was ready and looking forward to my canoeing on the Lake Wakatipu but when we arrive there was no kayaks to be found. It had been cancelled due to strong winds predicted for that day so we made our way to Milford instead. The route there was a lovely drive but again we got some wonderful rain greeting us on the journey. We stopped at a "campsite"...I say "campsite" as they only provide toilets but the view was stunning with all the snow topped mountains surrounding us. Before cooking dinner we had a quick walk to Lake Gunn, we then settled in for a cold night after we gazed at the amazing stars.
Day 6
We woke to find the car was iced over and that we were stuck in it! We couldn't get the back doors open they were iced shut! Luckily I climbed through the front and could open the driver's door. We decided to head over to Milford straight away and eating some breakfast on arrival and get ready for our Juicy cruise. On the way we went through the longest mountain tunnel I've ever been in. I thought Milford would have more to it but it is the end of the road with a tiny airport and boat terminal for people arriving just for cruises. The cruise around Milford Sound was interesting but guess what we had more rain. It didnt take away the beauty of the area...we saw waterfalls and I spotted some dolphins. Once the tour was over we headed all the way back to Queenstown and then on to Lake Hawea were we stayed the night.
We woke to find the car was iced over and that we were stuck in it! We couldn't get the back doors open they were iced shut! Luckily I climbed through the front and could open the driver's door. We decided to head over to Milford straight away and eating some breakfast on arrival and get ready for our Juicy cruise. On the way we went through the longest mountain tunnel I've ever been in. I thought Milford would have more to it but it is the end of the road with a tiny airport and boat terminal for people arriving just for cruises. The cruise around Milford Sound was interesting but guess what we had more rain. It didnt take away the beauty of the area...we saw waterfalls and I spotted some dolphins. Once the tour was over we headed all the way back to Queenstown and then on to Lake Hawea were we stayed the night.
Day 7
In the morning we made our way over to Wanaka to visit the lonley tree and then get lost in the maze at Puzzling World. Then making our way up the West Cost to Franz Josef stopping to visit the Blue Pools on the way. Staying in a hostel for the night for some needed warmth, comfort and a place to do some washing.
In the morning we made our way over to Wanaka to visit the lonley tree and then get lost in the maze at Puzzling World. Then making our way up the West Cost to Franz Josef stopping to visit the Blue Pools on the way. Staying in a hostel for the night for some needed warmth, comfort and a place to do some washing.
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