New ZealandAuckland36°51’11” S 174°45’24” E
December 2, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We started our NZ trip in Auckland where we stayed in the CBD for over a week to search for our van. We found it at the NZ Motors Ltd
New ZealandManawatu-WanganuiRuapehu DistrictNational Park39°10’32” S 175°23’37” E December 12, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
We stayed 1 night at this campsite as we were heading down to catch the ferry to the south Island
New ZealandManawatu-WanganuiWanganui DistrictDurie HillMangaone Stream39°56’3” S 175°3’24” E
December 13, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
We stopped here for one night and it turned out to be one of the best little towns we have come across. We had Thai for dinner and met Christie in the little shop
New ZealandWellingtonLambton Harbour41°16’48” S 174°46’53” E
December 14, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We made it to Wellington and parked up in a car park to kill time before our 2am ferry to the South Island
New ZealandMarlboroughMarlborough DistrictPictonPicton Ferry Port41°16’57” S 174°0’21” E
December 14, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
2am Ferry from Wellington to Picton. They played Shrek 3 times and we saw an amazing sunrise
New ZealandMarlboroughMarlborough DistrictRiverlandsRiverlands Co-op Drain41°31’44” S 174°0’40” E
December 15, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We arrived at the Kiwi camp really early, had a nap, shower and lunch then headed off
New ZealandCanterburyKaikoura DistrictKaikoura SuburbanLyell Creek42°24’2” S 173°40’52” E
December 15, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We stayed in a car park beside the beach at Kaikōura, had a meal in an Irish pub and watched the most amazing sunset
New ZealandCanterburySelwyn DistrictTimber Yard Point43°47’50” S 172°22’27” E
December 16, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We drove past Christchurch without stopping and headed for a freedom campsite over looking a lake. This is where we met Maggie and Guy ❤️
New ZealandCanterburyAshburton DistrictMethven43°37’23” S 171°38’51” E
December 17, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We needed a break and some relaxing time instead of driving (and needed a shower badly) so we went to the thermal pools. Absolutely stunning! 💯 we had food at the pool and I made good use of allRead more
New ZealandCanterburyTimaru DistrictMaori HillCaroline Bay44°23’25” S 171°15’11” E
December 17, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We stayed in a car park next to the beach where we saw Penguins!
