We are slowly getting to increase our circle of friends here in NZ and some of them are becoming quite handy to know… We were introduced to a couple who were friends of Nicky's. It turns out that they have just started New Zealand's first online dive store called Awesome Scuba. They are running it out of their house and using a purpose built trailer they can meet you anywhere with all the gear and as Dominic and his two friends (Possum and Boa) are qualified Di...

We decided that after a week of doing exactly as we pleased (it can really take it out of you, honestly!) that we should head towards the thermal pools in Hamner springs before hitting Kiakoura for the Seafest. We took a slow and scenic drive to Hamner which is about 200km North of Christchurch. On the way we stopped in the perfect spot to enjoy a lunch.We arrived mid afternoon and after searching for a good free camping spot and being denied on all attempts we b...