Christchurch

Well here we are at final NZ destination. Fortunate to experience one perfect day of Mt Cook followed by a deluge of rain which has continued on and off since we decided to head down to the coast for respite. (This apparently is the depression that brought flooding to Queensland). - I realise that there will be little sympathy back home!
Headed up the coast from Timaru and arrived in Christchurch in time to sample cathedral life on Sunday then off to an enjoyable mini excursion to Banks Peninsula - one a volcanic island off the mainland but now 90 minute drive. Stayed a night and nearly bought a winery with a fabulous view over Akaora. Now back experiencing the city life and shortly about to squeeze everything back in the bags. Fly off on Thursday to Sydney and then HK - with sightseeing built in. Will look forward to sharing a few experiences with you in a while.