Wellington - Bluebridge
August 18 in New Zealand
🌬 9 °C
Stayed overnight at Evans Bay Marina as we had an early check in for our journey to Picton.
Picton
August 18 in New Zealand
☁️ 12 °C
A beautiful day in Picton and shocked Interislander cancelled all their sailings as the crossing was ok just a little rock in the middle
Havelock
Aug 18–19 in New Zealand
⛅ 13 °C
Parked at the pub for free overnight. Can't do the mail run as it only operates Monday & Friday in the winter. Had dinner at the pub, mussels were very disappointing as the broth was watery and soRead more
Kaikoura
August 19 in New Zealand
☁️ 11 °C
Stopped at McKeown's to get diesel thinking the navman had it wrong as right on the coast and decided to park up there and have lunch before pushing on
Kaiapoi
Aug 19–21 in New Zealand
⛅ 12 °C
Parked at NZMCA for next 2 nights
Saigon Sister-Kaiapoi
August 20 in New Zealand
☁️ 12 °C
Washing day so a no brainer lunch next door while we wait. Total cost with a wine & kombucha $52
Christchurch Airport
August 21 in New Zealand
⛅ 5 °C
Picked up Shane & Di
Ashburton
August 21 in New Zealand
⛅ 9 °C
Stopped to stretch our legs and a coffee. Brought Bruce a card and lotto ticket
Oamaru
August 21 in New Zealand
⛅ 13 °C
Went to the old precinct for lunch
Palmerston
August 21 in New Zealand
☁️ 15 °C
Gassed up at McKeown's and poured our in first drink
Palmerston -Danseys Pass
August 21 in New Zealand
⛅ 13 °C
Danseys Pass Hotel
Aug 21–23 in New Zealand
⛅ 11 °C
Bruce's 65th Birthday weekend
Naseby
August 22 in New Zealand
☁️ 12 °C
Vulcan Hotel
August 22 in New Zealand
☁️ 11 °C
Wedderburn Tavern
August 22 in New Zealand
☁️ 14 °C
Curling in Naseby
August 22 in New Zealand
⛅ 14 °C
Kaiapoi
Aug 23–26 in New Zealand
🌬 13 °C
Back to Kaiapoi NZMCA after dropping Shane & Di at the airport. We stopped at Whitestone Cheese and had coffee, cheese rolls & the boys a pie then Cafe Time ( yellow Fudge cafe) in Ashburton for aRead more
Christchurch
August 24 in New Zealand
☀️ 17 °C
Caught the No. 1 bus into town. Went to Original Sin for lunch, visited Riverside Market then Paul went to IRD then ACC to sort work charges. Caught the 92 express that dropped us at Kaiapoi New World
Kaiapoi NZMCA Park
August 24 in New Zealand
☁️ 13 °C
Kaiapoi to City return
August 25 in New Zealand
☀️ 20 °C
Caught bus to Penny Lane records where I brought Paul 7 CD's for his birthday then a bus to Riverside Market for lunch. Then 27 bus to Northland Shopping Center where we had afternoon tea at RobertRead more
Rangiora
August 26 in New Zealand
☁️ 19 °C
Stopped to buy some slip-ons at Hannah's as I had worn thru the soles yesterday walking. Paul brought a fishing net after telling me they wouldn't have one at a hunting & fishing store $50. Grabbed aRead more
Torlesse Winery - Waipapa
Aug 26–27 in New Zealand
☁️ 19 °C
Stopped at the winery for tasting and a cheese board. Brought a bottle of the Sauvignon & Rose and wine glass earrings. Staying overnight as free POP
Cheviot
August 27 in New Zealand
🌧 9 °C
The downside of motorhoming you can't avoid
Kaikoura
Aug 27–29 in New Zealand
🌬 9 °C
Stopped at Cods & Cray brought Butterfish for dinner, then to New World to buy supplies before parking up at the Pier Hotel for 2 nights on power for $50
The Pier Hotel - Kaikoura
August 28 in New Zealand
☁️ 14 °C
Washing day today. Really breezy so I hope they stay on the line and patrons don't get to view our smalls. Lunch at the hotel while washing, turning into a washing habit.