Kaikoura

Drive time today about 4 hours and a bit. Luckily, I didn't have to drive alone as I picked up Lukas and Sonja in Nelson. I met them in Marahau and offered to take them with me.

We stopped at the rugged and wild Waipapa Bay and saw a fur seal sunning itself on the beach. The colours of the water here are stunning. So many different blues.

A few kilometers later we came past the Ohau Stream walkway. I wanted to drive there anyway to see the fur seal pups, but didn't know it was on the way to Kaikoura. Off we went for the 10 mins walk. It was so amazing to see the pups play and frolick in the water. I could have watched them for hours. We then drove to the lookout and saw more seals lazing around on the rocks enjoying the sun.

Checked in to my hostel Sunrise Lodge. It's a bit out of town but not too bad. Tonight it's pizza time as it's Lukas' birthday and he wants to celebrate. 😊En savoir plus