Category Archives: New Zealand

Milford Sound to Christchurch

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Clive Best

The tragic earthquake in Christchurch has overshadowed our last few days in New Zealand. The people we have met here have been some of the friendliest and kindest  I have known. This kindness has enabled them to come together as … Continue reading →

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Lake Tekapu & Queenstown

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Clive Best

Now heading inland, first to Lake Tekapu then to Wanaka and now arriving in Queenstown where I am writing this. Lake Tekapu is an electric blue glacial lake fringed with mountains and completely untouched apart from the town of lake … Continue reading →

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Kaikoura, NZ

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Clive Best

The scenery from the interisland ferry as you approach Picton, South Island from Wellington is just stunning. The sea is crystal clear, the mountains pristine, and better still there is little evidence of human activity. On the eastern side some … Continue reading →

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