This is the view from the front of our home, weather not as dismal as photo looks. We enjoyed our wilderness experience last night with a bbq, sautéed pots, sweet corn and salad. However stargazing didn’t really happen as clouds came in a bit. This morning broke camp...... The roads were really busy for NZ but everyone coming north, biggest vintage air show in the country was held in Wanaka yesterday so many vintage cars, equipment plus planes, bi planes in...

Clocks went back so an early start saw us leave with the sunrise and head off to the lakes area. Again, glorious weather and a lovely drive stopping off at a farm shop for a few more sundries. Chatted with the owner about the seriously expensive Manuka honey (£110 for a very small jar) so opted for the £3 jar instead! Arrived at lake Tekapo which is bluer than blue in the sunshine and thought it would be a good idea to walk up to the observatory to see a simpl...

View from the rim

After a lovely tasty breakfast we were collected by taxi and underwent briefing at the hq of wildernest. Thirteen vans were being collected today, think we were the second. All very slick and professional. It is a bit like Therapy, our boat , remembering to switch the fridge to the right power source was always my job so I should be able to remember. Think poo dumping is going to be Andrews job but I should be able to do grey water and refilling. The Van is gre...

Our home for our last night in Christchurch. Lovely historic B&B, where we enjoyed meeting fellow guests over early evening complimentary wine.