Christchurch, New Zealand
South Island...........Ferry docked in Picton and after lunch we drove to Abel Tasman along the coast. Probably the shortest route but the windiest road I think I have ever driven. I got bored after only an hour and we swapped. We normally drive for at least 3 hours each! Stayed in Marahau which is a tiny village used as a gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. We stayed at Barn Backpackers, and again it was a top choice. We had huge handmade bunks set up in a...