Wednesday 3rd February -Saturday 6th. February. Nelson, Picton, Kaikoura - Whale watching. Hanmer Springs - Hot pools Wednesday 3rd February Headed for Nelson 9.15 left site. Temp 22deg Called at tourist info and they suggested calling into Mapua which we did and its a great little place. Cafes, bars and craft/ gift shops on the harbour. It also looks like you could stay overnight on the grassed car park as there aren't any restriction notices. Pity the tim...

Wednesday 27th January Papamoa to Christchurch Rain last night but very cloudy and overcast this morning. South Island said to have 33% more land and 75% less people than North Island Had a fabulous few days and after lots of hugs we're off. Driving to Auckland for our flight to Christchurch. Approx 8hrs door to door. We left Mike's in plenty of time taking into account that the traffic was bad on the way there and we've got to take the car back before our fli...

Wednesday 20th Jan Phillip Island to Melbourne 19deg and raining Tropicana Hotel 189$ including breakfast. Ideally located. Lots to do, boat trips, wildlife reserves and lots of walking trails around short and long. Unfortunately we ran out of time. Would be worth a 2 night stop here The population here is 10,000 and the numbers swell to 80 or 90 thousand in peak season. And everyone is still really nice and friendly. Heading to the Nobbies but as ...