Riverton to Invercargill

As much as we loved our time with Gary and Sharon, it was time to venture a little further into the lower South. Riverton certainly gave us a send-off—our last night and morning delivered the full package: heavy rain, hail, thunder, lightning, and wind. We were ready to move on… though slightly wary of what the next few days might bring.
Invercargill was next, and we’d been given very clear instructions—Fat Bastard pies were non-negotiable, along with a visit to the transport museum.
We parked up at the NZMCA site, which turned out to be a real gem. Despite being in an industrial area, it sits right alongside the estuary, with a beautiful walking and cycling track—and even a prime viewing spot for the aurora australis. And incredibly, we were lucky enough to see it!
We’d planned to stay three nights but ended up staying four, partly thanks to Neil’s dressing change appointments. The dogs were in their element, enjoying long walks and even a 15km bike ride, though the weather did its best to limit our adventures.
The pies absolutely lived up to the hype, and Neil thoroughly enjoyed the transport museum… while I opted for a trip to the dog park instead.
On our final day, a quick stop at Mitre 10 turned into something a bit special—we met a lovely couple who invited us to stay at their place in Wallacetown. We took them up on it and ended our time there with a really nice evening and a relaxed morning.Read more