Reefton NZMCA Rally

Set off the Reefton for the NZMCA rally. Over 800 caravans ,campers and motor homes from all over NZ. Very organised, vans in rows with room to let emergency vehicles access. Lots to do. Programme covering day and evening. Lots of stalls mainly caravan related but someone was selling Gisborne oranges. Bought a huge $10 bag. Best oranges in the world.
We were by far the smallest unit on the site. There were some monsters!
Used the Reefton swimming pool for a shower. A very rude lady got very upset with me because I took so long. Kept telling her I had a broken wrist and it was difficult. Do not often come across people like her in NZ most people are verychilled out.
Hardly slept because of pain in wrist and on the second day fingers were swollen up like bananas. Nearest hospital Greymouth 1 1/2 hours away. Arrived at 4pm and sat for five hours as they had an emergency. Slit the cast which helped a little. Nearly 11pm when we got back to the rally.
Decided to go over to the east coast after a night at Reefton Domain. Stayed on a cliff top site with sea lions on the beach and dolphins in the sea.
1st March Back to Christchurch. Mike treated us to a posh meal out at Chillingham Road. A nine course meal. Unfortunately half way through I started to feel sick so got an Uber back to the van and left the boys to enjoy their meal. Sore throat next day Covid !!! Ugh!!!. Steve got it on the 4th.
6th March set off for Lake Clearwater with Mike. Probably my favourite place on South Island. (Another one) Fabulous! Peaceful for the first couple of days we had it to ourselves. The wind got up so moved to Lake Heron where the boys took the canoe out fishing, back to lake Clearwater. Mike took his scramble bike and disappeared for an hour or so. So much freedom here.Read more