We decided to break up our mammoth gardening weekend with a trip out. There is still so much to see in this beautiful country. So we picked a route in the Catlins, near to Colac bay, but we decided to do forest rather than beach this time.
Continue reading “Tramping in the Catlins: Waipohato waterfall track”
It wasn’t till the other day that I realised that the sign at Bluff was not the furthest south that you could go in Southern New Zealand. We had been to the Southern Catlins before but drove past the slope point sign, disregarding it due to the what is now familiar gravel road.
Today we decided to go to the Niagra Falls cafe for lunch, the go for a drive / walk and locate Slope point on the way. Continue reading “Slope Point: the Southernmost tip of South Island!”
We decided to go on a road trip on Saturday, get to see a wee bit of the island that we live on.
We started off with the local Christmas shop, which is actually just up the road from us. the shop was utterly amazing!!
My life is now complete though, as I now have these two essential Christmas tree decorations! Continue reading “Te anau Road trip, Southern Scenic route and some history”
I was lucky enough to be whisked away by Mark, as a wedding anniversary present, and a welcome home (again!) present On Friday. I had previously driven through the Catlins on my way back from collecting the Visa from Dunedin, but it really was just a drive through. This time I got to stay and appreciate the sheer, untouched beauty.
I am writing this post for the benefit of Mark, before I hand him the car! I have picked up a few subtle differences about driving in New Zealand, you wouldn’t immediately notice them because its the same, but different… If you follow?
