Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

We had been told by friends that we would like Dunedin. It’s a student city, home to the University of Otago; it’s got lots of old buildings (which is unusual for New Zealand). It’s also a stones throw from the Otago peninsula – apparently a New Zealand must-see. It’s also the furthest city in the … Continue reading →

Oamaru: A Step Back in Time

After staying in Burkes Pass, not too far from Lake Tekapo, Toby, Grace and I were offered the chance to house sit for a friendly couple who lived in the house next to the one we were renting. They were who we rented our AirBNB cottage from and were going away for the weekend, and … Continue reading →

Coastal Kaikoura: Our First South Island Stop

Our first stop on our tour of the South Island was Kaikoura. Our ferry crossing was fairly calm, and the views of the Marlborough Sounds were spectacular, even though it was a bit of a cloudy day. We were on the way down to Christchurch, which is where we were meeting Clare, Toby’s mum, and … Continue reading →