Day 5 – Hanmer Springs to Geraldine

The Farmyard Holiday Park at Geraldine, a great place to stop if you have childrenHeading  south today from Hamner towards Christchurch, a nice drive through lots of mountains and rocky cliffs and lots of silver berch trees.  We took the opportunity to restock the camper before we headed off  to Geraldine. A  nice drive south… Continue reading Day 5 – Hanmer Springs to Geraldine

Day 4 – St Anaud to Hanmer Springs

From snow to……heated thermal pools in one day Today we woke to an overcast day and fresh snow on the mountains….it was cold but these campers have heaters that run off  the diesel so we definately didn`t feel the cold throughout the night. The lake is breathtaking in the morning light.  We head off  to Springs… Continue reading Day 4 – St Anaud to Hanmer Springs

Day 3 – Picton to St Anaud

Today the wind and weather along the west coast play a part in deciding where we head.  The cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound is abandoned so we take a walk along one of the many walks in this area.  At the end we experience stunning views of the sounds. Also some Maori culture with… Continue reading Day 3 – Picton to St Anaud