Christchurch To Hanmer Springs

Leaving behind Lake Lyndon and with it Arthurs Pass, it was onto Christchurch for a quick stay at the NZMCA camp at Weedons whilst we had a house battery issue checked out by UCC Motorhomes. Arriving at the UCC office we left the Motorhome in the capable hands of Ross their manufacturing manager while they… Read More Christchurch To Hanmer Springs

A Cliff Hanger

From Sumner towards the DOC camp at Godley Head (#7544), we headed into the hills on a very steep and narrow road, thankful that the road was quiet so we could travel slowly and admire the scenery. Rounding one of the many corners we came across a sign that said “Road Closed” thinking this was… Read More A Cliff Hanger

Kaikoura to Christchurch

Leaving Ward Beach, we headed south along State Highway 1 the closer we got to Kaikoura the more obvious the extent of the damage to the road caused by the quake. With several areas where the road was down to one lane as it passed areas where the cliff faces where being secured. It was… Read More Kaikoura to Christchurch