Lake Waihola
May 25 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Set off from Kaka Point stopping in Balclutha for a walk which was mostly closed on a Monday morning, then on to Milton where I brought 2 tops ($100) saving $289 which I quickly pointed out to PaulRead more
Kaka Point
May 24–25 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Curiosity Cafe a POP $10
Florence Hill Lookout
May 24 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Cathedral Caves
May 24 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Was a 20 min walk down to the beach and very steep in parts. Thankfully a young man gave me his Gandoff stick otherwise I would have struggled especially on the walk back. Well worth the walk
Niagara Falls Cafe
May 24 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Delicious lunch stop
Curio Bay
May 24 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Cafe & campground closed for the winter
Slope Point
May 24 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
A bit of a walk to the most southern point of the South Island
Waipapa Point Lighthouse
May 24 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Stopped to stretch our legs
Invercargill
May 23–24 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Back to the NZMCA park after the festival for the night. So tired we went to bed at 8pm
Bluff Oyster Festival
May 23 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Bluff
May 22–23 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Decided to drive to the Bluff RSA as Paul a member. Really friendly patrons, ordered a meal and they have a band later, may get a dance. They said we could park in their car park overnight which isRead more
Stirling Point - Bluff
May 22 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Whiling the day away parked at the point until time to find a park over spot in Bluff ready for tomorrow's Bluff Oyster Festival
Fowlers Bluff Oysters
May 22 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Our fourth and final stop was for me. Brought 2 dozen seconds for $50. Could have brought 1 dozen firsts for $40 or seconds for $33. Going to wait and see prices tomorrow.
Fat Bastard Pies
May 22 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
After a stop at FlourBro bakery for the most expensive 2 loaves of sourdough bread I have brought ,$25, should have asked the price first, we finally made it here. Paul brought Lucifer’s PepperRead more
The Pie-Oneer
May 22 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
Our first stop after leaving the NZMCA park and just down the road. Paul brought a pepper steak & cheese pie and I got a mango & smoked salmon pie. Also Paul brought us a cream donut each. A calorieRead more
Invercargill
May 21–22 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Woke to a wet blustery morning and headed for Invercargill. Stopped at the supermarket first to replenish and then parked in town and walked around the shops. Brought 3 x tops and Paulie brought meRead more
Riverton
May 20 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Staying at the Carriers Arms Hotel, a free POP, and they have laundry facilities which is great. Won $120 on the pokies and 2 wines later am waiting for the washing to finish. Prior walked around townRead more
Colac Bay
May 20–21 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
McCracken's Rest
May 19 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Tuatapere
May 19 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Stopped to ask about Barnes Largies at the Four Square but no luck so far
Nightcaps
May 18–19 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Our POP for the night -$20 on power. (Matilda's friends POP). Even has a dump station. Jacinda, Andrew & Matilda from Aussie. Very friendly hosts
Winton
May 18 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Stopped to stretch our legs but decided not to stay at the pub car park.
Lumsden
May 18 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Stopped at the cafe Route 66 for lunch. Looked round the freedom camping site across the road at the old railway station and earmarked for another trip
Gore
May 17–18 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Great to see a bit of blue sky. Overnight at the Gore RSA. Had pizza, chips & a drink plus a play on the pokies. Decided to go for a walk around town and saw a couple of shops worth a visit tomorrow.Read more
Historic Old Bridge Alexandra
May 17 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
Spent a cold foggy night waking to a cold foggy day. Off to find some daylight/sun