Hi from the South Island! We are now on the Akaroa Peninsula, just outside Christchurch and have had many, varied adventures in the South Island. Some thoughts/ experiences: -Abel Tasman national park is a beautiful area ~ we went on a catamaran up the coast, stopping at a few little bays with golden sand before disembarking at Bark bay and hiking for 4 hours through beautiful native bush. Part of the hike back involved a choice of going around an inlet (1 ½ h...

Kia Ora from New Zealand!! Just got back from BloKarting on the beach ~ think windsurfer on wheels on the sand ~ a blast!! We are at the top of the South Island and here are a few highlights so far: -First day driving the high-top campervan we thought the wind was quite strong and Malcolm was wrestling it to stay on the road ~ found out afterwards it was a cyclone! Lots of flooding throughout the country. -Taking a gondola then chairlift up Mt Ngongataha then...