We left Kaikoura on Monday and, as planned, headed north on the hunt for crayfish. We found it in a little shack called "Nin's Bin" at the side of the highway. Amazing spot right by the sea and the crayfish was soooo good!We then continued north, passing through some of the Marlborough wine region before stopping in a DOC (Department of Conservation) campsite at Rarangi, just north of Blenheim, for the night. This was a basic (and cheap!) site next to a...

Firstly, we just wanted to say thank you again to Paul and Caroline for putting us up for the night. We know we said yes to absolutely everything you offered us in the way of food, so we just wanted to say again how grateful we are! After leaving Paul and Caroline's, we decided to stop off in a petrol station in Amberley even though we had half a tank of fuel left. As Alex went to fill up, I noticed the people in the camper next to us waving wildly at us. I wave...

So we hear you're getting a few specks of snow in the UK?!! Weather's gorgeous here but it could turn at any time so keep your fingers crossed for us. On the negative side (I'm expecting some sympathy here....) I'm suffering with hayfever in January!!! Also, Alex says "Will - man up. I've never heard so much whinging in all my life over a bit of a cold"! After seeing the sights of Christchurch and meeting up with Paul for a brief catch-up on Wednesd...

Hi everyone! We've arrived in sunny NZ and have picked up our home for a month - a campervan! Spent our first night in it last night and both survived so all is good! Photos to follow as had problems trying to upload them today. We're currently in the centre of Christchurch - have just walked alongside the river through the botanical gardens. Very picturesque as great weather here today! Heading up north over next few days up to Kaikoura where we've booked to ...

Firstly we want to say happy new year to you all and to thank everyone for their messages - it's great to hear from you! The last few days have been busy.... On Thursday, we went to Mrs Macquaries Point (along with 19,998 other people) to watch the fireworks. We had to queue for a few hours to get in, but it was completely free and well worth it for the view of the fireworks over the Harbour Bridge. I took a pic of Alex in the queue and this sparked a discussio...