Wellington
May 1 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Bluebridge Ferry Crossing 1.30pm. Met Eleanor Johnson from Waiheke Island on the ferry who was on a tour. Invited us to stay on their front lawn in our motorhome at Waiheke
Kaikōura District
May 1–2 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Paparoa Point our first overnight stay in South Island
Kaikōura District
May 2 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Drove to Kaikoura for a walk and lunch. Paul brought a pepper & brisket pie while I enjoyed seafood at Kaikoura Seafood BBQ further along the coast. Seafood chowder $9, crayfish $118, crayfish fritterRead more
Lyttleton Harbour
May 3–4 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Leisurely drive to Christchurch parking up at Naval Point Freedom camping area in Lyttleton after looking at South & North Brighton and Sumner Beach. Caught up with Greg, Charlotte, Amelia, Madeline &Read more
Weedons NZMCA Park
May 4–5 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Weedons NZMCA overnight so Paul can dispose of his trademe sales
Kaiapoi
May 5–6 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Paul picked up his trademe earbuds and brought a pioneer cd player from Scottys Hi-Fi for $350 after buying 2 new house batteries for the Motorhome $1198.00 from Superstart Batteries CHCH. OvernightRead more
Woolston
May 6–7 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Woke early, went to the Laundromat and hung it out to dry at NZMCA. Went to Saigon Sister and had a delicious lunch. Now at the Woolston Club overnight $10 and they gave a voucher that gave you $10Read more
Fairlie
May 7 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Our lunch spot for a famous Fairlie Pie..mine pork belly & apple sauce, Paul's mince & cheese
Silverstream Hotel
May 7–8 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
$15 for the night on power. Had dinner at the hotel which was absolutely delicious. Herb crusted salmon with roasted veggies & BBQ pork ribs.
Lake Tekapo
May 8 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Short drive from Kimball to Lake Tekapo stopping to take pictures of the 🏔️. Briefly visited The Church of the Good Shepherd & The Sheepdog Memorial.
TLV Restaurant & Bar
May 8 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Had a lovely lunch in the sun before the predicted storm due in 2 hrs
NZMCA Lake Tekapo
May 8–9 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Parked up just before 2pm and as predicted the rain has started. Hard to believe it was so sunny 2hrs ago
Lake Pukaki
May 9–10 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Woke up to a sunny day and short 30 min drive to Lake Pukaki our freedom camping spot for the night. Lovely view of the lake.. Helps if you remember to pick up your shoes Kermie before we leave 😂
High Country Salmon
May 10 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
My yummy Mother's Day lunch treat. Delicious salmon platter $75 that I should have photographed the other way round & a bowl of salty fries for Paul as he only liked some of the platter. Salmon winRead more
Lake Hawea
May 10–18 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Sunny drive thru the Lindis Pass. Can see the lake from inside the motorhome. $36 for a powered site. Doing a quick load of washing. Had to scan the washer to pay 😂
Wanaka
May 11 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
Had a lovely lunch at the Waterfront Bar on the verandah overlooking the lake and our motorhome. Off to visit Rebecca in Albert Town
The Wanaka Tree
May 11 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Finally visited the famous Wanaka Willow Tree
Queenstown-Lakes District
May 11 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Coming over Cardrona Hill
Queenstown-Lakes District
May 11 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Glenorchy
May 11–13 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
2 hr drive from Bec in Albert Town. $20 night with power NZMCA site
Paradise
May 12 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Went for a ride on the motorcycle after lunch to Paradise and beyond until a ford that I thought was too deep to go across
Glenorchy Queenstown Highway
May 13 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Scenic drive along Lake Wakatipu taking pics along the way
Bennetts Bluff Viewpoint
May 13 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Great views and the climb was worth it. Paulie sat in the motorhome 😂
Creeksyde Holiday Park
May 13 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Our home for the 3 nights in Queenstown. An awesome park walkable to town and an $8.66 Uber ride back if really cold at night
Queenstown
May 13–16 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Staying at Creeksyde Holiday Park for 3 nights. Parked up and walked in to town so Paul could have his Maccas Korean Burger, while I had nachos taking them to the waterfront to soak up theRead more
