Tirohanga Track
14 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
After a relaxed morning I was already missing hiking too much so took the path up to the top of a nearby hill. I sat at the top for around 45 before descinding back into the town to enjoy a roastЧитать далее
Arriving in Blenheim
15 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This morning I took the half hour bus from Picton to the town Blenheim. After dropping my bags off at the hostel I wasted no time in getting out and about. First of all heading down to the river whichЧитать далее
Brayshaw Heritage Park
15 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
In the south west of the city sits this heritage park which was like a small faux community from the past although nothing was open today as opening hours for all of the shops/facilities are extremelyЧитать далее
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
15 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
For a small town like Blenheim it unusually has this amazing aircraft museum! The collection of original and model aircraft is owned by Sir Peter Jackson (director of Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit,Читать далее
Harling Park and Wither Hills Farm Park
15 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
In summary, Harling Park is a small park containing a pretty Japanese garden. It finds itself next door to one of Blenheim's main attractions, Wither Hills Farm Park. However, when I arrived at WitherЧитать далее
Pollard Park
15 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I then took a walk back along the river towards the other end of town (near my hostel) to have a look around Pollard Park! It was a lovely setting with a nice river running through the middle. I thenЧитать далее
Renwick Wine Tour
16 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Today I hired a bike and set off on a tour of the vineyards in Renwick where there are around 20 vineyards in a 5km radius! I managed to visit 5 of those and sample around 25 wines throughout the day,Читать далее
ПутешественникCROSY WILL SING "LITTLE OLE WINE DRINKER ME" FOR YOU NEXT TIME YOU SEE HIM 🍷
ПутешественникAnother fab vineyard tour. It’s amazing you went to the other side of the world 🌍 to appreciate wine. 🍷 enjoy every drop.
Exploring Northern Blenheim
16 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
By the time the wine tour had finished the sun was blazing so I set off to explore a few areas of Blenheim I'd not yet ventured to. This included a late lunch in Seymour Square, a trip across theЧитать далее
ПутешественникColouring your pics again with the same bright blue pen 🙄!!!! .
Bus to Kaikoura
17 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
This morning I took the bus 2 hours further south to Kaikoura! The drive was a beautiful one with views out to see on the left and mountain ranges on the right. Arriving into Kaikoura this backdropЧитать далее
Kaikoura Beach
17 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
First stop of the day I thought I'd take a look at the local beach and enjoy the view!
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway - West Side
17 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
This afternoon I took a stroll along the Kaikoura Peninsula walkway. First of all heading across to the west side where there were great views out to see and plenty of seals! I made a few stops alongЧитать далее
ПутешественникThat is good seeing all the seals. Hope you didn't hurt yourself 🤕
ПутешественникNo no all good, just had to shower with my clothes on to get the sand off!
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway - West Side
17 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
My pictures from the west side of the peninsula are all of the same mountain range from various vantage points, so enjoy!
A Chilled Day in Kaikoura
18 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
I faced two choices of what to do today. Either a) ascend 1,400m+ to the top of the tallest mountain in the nearby mountain range of b) have a relaxed day of doing not very much. For the first time inЧитать далее
Arriving into Christchurch
19 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
Today I took the 3 hour bus to Christchurch! Heading further south I expected it to be a little cooler but nope 33 degrees upon arrival and it remained close to this into the evening!
I'd heard itЧитать далее
Quake City
19 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
I was very intrigued to learn more about the 2011 earthquake so paid a visit to the Quake City exhibition. The exhibition told the fascinating story of New Zealand's quaking history, the build up toЧитать далее
ПутешественникAnother beautiful city Greg. Very sad about the earthquake and the lives lost.
Christchurch Arts Center
19 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
The arts centre is part of the picturesque university campus. The galleries and boutique shops inside weren't really my thing but it made for an pleasant walk in the sun. The damage caused by theЧитать далее
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
19 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
The west side of the city is home to the Botanical Gardens! Not a lot to say about this to be honest but it was lovely with so many different types of birds, trees and flowers!
Following the River
19 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌬 30 °C
I then followed the general path of the river through the city back towards where I am staying.
En route I passed the earthquake memorial wall (185 died), PwC Cantebury, the bridge of remembrance ft.Читать далее
ПутешественникDon't worry I can alter mine 😆 Just glad you are having such a great time.
ПутешественникMakes sense to spend more time in NZ, it all looks amazing ❤️
Christchurch Cathedral
19 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌬 29 °C
The cathedral is in the heart of the city, yet is still in a desperate state as a result of the earthquake 13 years ago. It wasn't possible to take a picture that didn't resemble a building site asЧитать далее
Christchurch Gondola
20 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Today can be described as the day of many buses! I set off nice and early to be one of the first people to board the Christchurch Gondola! Standing at 445m the viewing platform offered superbЧитать далее
ПутешественникThe early start was well worth it then. Beautiful views ❤️
Lyttleton Market
20 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Next up I hopped on the bus 5 minutes further south to the coastal town of Lyttleton. Saturday morning is when the farmers market is on so I thought it would be rude not to pay a visit and pickЧитать далее
Cashmere Hills Lookout
20 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Another two buses later and I was at Cashmere Lookout, once again with great views over the city, although notably there is no real skyline due to restrictions over the height/number of floors allowedЧитать далее
Port Hills
20 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Adjacent to the Cashmere Lookout were the 'port hills', a reserve made up of a serious of trails through the woodland with great views over the city and then to the nearby bays. I spent a few hoursЧитать далее
Jamboree Reunion
20 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
This evening I was reunited with Carine, Jasen, Morgan and Rosie from the Jamboree events team who live in Christchurch! We had food and a few drinks at Smash Palace with a great time had by all.
Christchurch Walking Tour
21 января 2024 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This morning I joined a 2 hour walking tour around the city. Our tour guide was a local student who was born, grown up in and educated in Christchurch so she knew her stuff. It was fascinating toЧитать далее
ПутешественникWell Done to all the locals who have worked relentlessly to rebuild their city . ❤️
ПутешественникFab views and a day of faves , a mountain ⛰️, a roast dinner 🥘 and apple 🍏 juice x.
ПутешественникApple juice, ha! 👍🍾🍷🍹🥳