Barbara had mentioned a portion of Queen Charlotte Track that was nearby, from Anakiwa to Davies Bay. Since we made the trek out to Cullen…
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Abel Tasman NP – December 4
The Sea Kayak Company said they’d send their van to get us at reception at Old Mac’s at 8:45am. When we arrived at 8:30am, there…
Misadventures at Golden Bay – December 5
This was a day I wasn’t sure how much we would be able to do. The plan was to head over Takaka Hill and do…
The Upper West Coast – December 6
We woke up to a light rain, and headed for the West Coast. The road follows Buller River and the closer to the coast it…
December 8 – Fox Glacier
The day started bright and clear, with just a tiny cloud covering the peak of Mount Cook. We headed for Lake Matheson. The track around…
Hokitika Gorge – December 9
We decided against our original plan to visit Franz Josef Glacier. Instead, we headed straight for Hokitika Gorge. Once you get to the town of…
Arthur’s Pass – December 10
We continued up Arthurs Pass, across the viaduct, which had interesting rock shelters and a waterfall you pass under! It was very windy at the…
Epilogue
We had a couple of issues with United Campervans. I know they are going through some transitions because now they are at the same depot…
Motukiekie Beach – December 7
Our primary adventure today was to stroll Motukeikei Beach at low tide. I had planned the entire trip around this low tide. We found the…
What to do with those Frequent Flier Miles?
New Zealand, here we come! I’m having to create a trip report three and a half years after the fact. I had kept a…