We started out Tuesday morning from Rotorua to get to Wellington, the southern most part of the north island. Our ferry ride from the north island to the south island is scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd.
The weather wasn't very good with poor visibility but Reg kept me informed on what I was missing on the way down. We shared the driving and I had no problems. We stopped in Waiouru to have lunch with Reg's daughter Cheryl. She lives and works near Waiouru where her husband Craig does contract work for the New Zealand military.
We arrived in Wellington around 5. It is a beautiful port city. I had used some points I had with Choice Hotels to book us a room in Wellington. The Comfort Inn was right downtown on Cuba street and was located in an area with a lot of boutique shops and restaurants. We went for a walk down Cuba street until we saw the wharf area.
Reg on the wharf in Wellington
Joel on the wharf in Wellington
Joel asking a Lion's Club volunteer if he could sit at the "Captain's Table" on the ferry for breakfast!
Our "ferry" the "Kaitaki"
Pulling out of the harbor from Wellington to Picton
Joel and Reg playing "Rummy" on the ferry ride
Picton Harbor
Trade Aid is an interesting concept started by a philanthropic New Zealand couple.
There are several "Trade Aid" stores located across the country (this one in Picton)
that sell items produced by people in third world countries.
\\\On the road to Kaikouri
We saw about 20 old Morgan cars on our way to Kaikouri
Looking out our hotel room in Kaikoura
On the ferry ride from the north island to the south island
About half way across to the south island.
Coming into Picton on the south island
Picton Harbor on the south island
Just north of Kaikoura
We stayed in the Clearview Motel in Kaikoura with Terry and Bon Thompson as our hosts. Our room was right across the road from the ocean and the view was fantastic. We had a great dinner at the Blue Water restaurant right down the street from our motel.
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