South Island: Farewell Spit

These photos were all taken at the top of the South Island around a secluded little beach front town called Puponga, which is nestled in at the start of the Farewell Spit. The rock formation you see in Cape Farewell. Staying here was probably one of the highlights of our South Island trip. People rush up here on tourist buses to drive along the Farewell Spit, but they miss out on this beautiful little beach. That's probably a good thing, because it is so peaceful and secluded, and if the tourists knew how beautiful this place is it wouldn't be the same. XMolly

South Island: Kaiteriteri and Takaka

Kaiteriteri

Takaka

These pictures speak for themselves, don't they? If you're ever in New Zealand, the Tasman region is a must visit.

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Molly

South Island: Nelson

We rolled into Nelson early on a Saturday, and were lucky enough to come across a cute market! We stocked up on yummy fruit, and had a look around all of the other stalls. There were cute soaps in the shape of cakes and macarons, and delicious fudge (not made out of soap).

After the market we wandered around the town, looking at cute (but expensive) vintage shops and relaxing with coffee and cake. Perfect! Nelson is a lovely town and I'd love to spend more time there.

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Molly

South Island: West Coast

Some more pics from our trip up the west coast of the south island here in New Zealand. I can't help showing off our beautiful scenery! Going back through these pics makes me want to pack up the camper and head away again! Although it would be a very different trip now that its winter here... ahh I miss summer.

Lovely spot for breakfast

Keen to hit the road again

The Hokitika Museum (and a very small me)

On-the-road treats:

The Punakaiki Rocks/Pancake Rocks and blowholes

Remote West Coach beaches:

Typical West Coast scenes

Firing up the kettle

Beautiful picnic spot

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Molly

Weekend getaway

Recently the hubby and I had a lovely weekend getaway to Wellington. We had lovely Autumn sunshine and NO WIND so it was such a pleasure to stroll along the footpath in Oriental Bay. Anyone from New Zealand will know how lovely Wellington is on a good day (there is even a song about it!) and how rare it is to have a still day with no wind. 

While we were there we shopped up a storm (new outfit for hubby, nothing for me!) and wined and dined at our favourite haunts. We also caught up with some friends and took a drive around the bays.  

It was so nice to get away!

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Molly