Started the day with the clouds creeping over the hills, by mid-morning it cleared to another beautiful hot sunny day.
Packed up bright and early and checked out by 10. We're already into our routine, Deb's sorts her hair out, muggins here does the washing up and packs the car! Bit sad too leave Nelson there is so much to do and see round here, you could easily lose a month here alone. Looking forward to this drive though, plenty of twisty stuff up through the heavily forested hills then down across the Marlborough plains and then down the eastern coastline.
You could tell it's a Bank Holiday here, lots of vehicles towing boats and caravans all heading for the northern coastline. Last chance break before the winter begins for earnest I guess. Once we came out of the hills the Marlborough plains opened up before us, mile upon mile of vineyards with some of the worlds best wine being produced in the area.
We took a number of short breaks along the way to stretch our legs and of course grab the odd photo or two. (Should be able to get some posted in the next day or two as we have internet access here at Kaikoura). Stopped for lunch at a roadside cafe before joining the coastline. Last year the drive down from Queenstown to Franz Josef was one of he most memorable drives for me, this stretch down to Kaikoura was to be the first and hopefully not last memorable ones of this year!
With the coast right on our left, at points literally feet away, and the Kaikoura range towering over us on our right it was an awesome sight. The surf was breaking onto the rocks and for many stretches 100's of seals basking on the rocks. It was easy to spot the seals, just look for the groups of tourists gathered at the side of the road taking photos - us included!
As we approached Kaikoura the sea mist began to roll in, looked really odd, mist hanging on the sea but blue sky above! That's NZ for you!!!
As we came into Kaikoura I knew immediately two nights wasn't going to be enought here, and later on after a short stroll around the headland confirmed my thoughts. This place is a photographer and nature lovers heaven, with fabulous scenery at every turn and wildlife posing for photographs!
Will stop now as it times to head out for some food. First meal out since we've been here, not sure why but haven't been that bothered this year to stuff our faces every evening. That time will come as we get to our anniversary, Deb's birthday and the chocolate shop in Queenstown.... ;o#
Packed up bright and early and checked out by 10. We're already into our routine, Deb's sorts her hair out, muggins here does the washing up and packs the car! Bit sad too leave Nelson there is so much to do and see round here, you could easily lose a month here alone. Looking forward to this drive though, plenty of twisty stuff up through the heavily forested hills then down across the Marlborough plains and then down the eastern coastline.
You could tell it's a Bank Holiday here, lots of vehicles towing boats and caravans all heading for the northern coastline. Last chance break before the winter begins for earnest I guess. Once we came out of the hills the Marlborough plains opened up before us, mile upon mile of vineyards with some of the worlds best wine being produced in the area.
We took a number of short breaks along the way to stretch our legs and of course grab the odd photo or two. (Should be able to get some posted in the next day or two as we have internet access here at Kaikoura). Stopped for lunch at a roadside cafe before joining the coastline. Last year the drive down from Queenstown to Franz Josef was one of he most memorable drives for me, this stretch down to Kaikoura was to be the first and hopefully not last memorable ones of this year!
With the coast right on our left, at points literally feet away, and the Kaikoura range towering over us on our right it was an awesome sight. The surf was breaking onto the rocks and for many stretches 100's of seals basking on the rocks. It was easy to spot the seals, just look for the groups of tourists gathered at the side of the road taking photos - us included!
As we approached Kaikoura the sea mist began to roll in, looked really odd, mist hanging on the sea but blue sky above! That's NZ for you!!!
As we came into Kaikoura I knew immediately two nights wasn't going to be enought here, and later on after a short stroll around the headland confirmed my thoughts. This place is a photographer and nature lovers heaven, with fabulous scenery at every turn and wildlife posing for photographs!
Will stop now as it times to head out for some food. First meal out since we've been here, not sure why but haven't been that bothered this year to stuff our faces every evening. That time will come as we get to our anniversary, Deb's birthday and the chocolate shop in Queenstown.... ;o#
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