Most of our bus left Nelson today - but we decided to spend an extra day in Nelson - to have a lie in and get some shopping, washing and interneting done. Went for an awesome run by the river - great views and some wicked houses - impressed by my fitness levels after loads of drinking and late nights!!! Had a fairly chilled one at the hostel-playing cards and a few drinks - early 7am bus 2m to Westport (one of the more remote places on the tour).

Left Kaikora early - heading north to drop some people off at Picton ferry terminal for the north island. Picked up another lot of people who were doing the south island like us. Stopped off at a nice mussel resturant for lunch. Walked up a hill to the 'centre of NZ' quite steep but awesome views at the top. Roast dinner in hostel - more of a hotel this one - Prince Albert Hotel - nice rooms and a cool bar!! Played some drinking games in the bar before hi...