The drive was pretty despite sketchy weather

The eastern coastline is rocky and rugged

We stopped for food at a restaurant on the coastline in the middle of nowhere

Hotel management greeted us at the car upon our arrival in Kaikoura

Headline news in a small town focused on nature - luv it!

Sign at the cafe register on Good Friday.

The landscape is dotted with vineyards...

...and sheep. There is a ratio of 4.6 sheep per person in NZ

First time I've ever watched the sun rise instead of set over the Pacific Ocean

Pleasant pathways run along the coast of Kaikoura

11. Picton to Kaikoura to Christchurch

April 17, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 59 °F

Our route now takes us south down the eastern seaboard to Christchurch, before heading inland. We had an overnight stop in Kaikoura so as to keep the daily drive times down. Our weather has turned a bit, so we're not as unhappy to be in the car.

A few pics from the road...Read more