Had a good night out night before last. Was just wandering along lakeside and was lured into a local bar by the sound of live music. Really good band as it turned out. It seems the mullet (hairstyle as opposed to fish) is alive and well in this part of […]
Well, had a lovely time in Moeraki. Got some more Yellow Eyed penguin action at even closer quarters than I was able to get at Oamaru. If you look carefully you can see them hanging out next to the seals. Met a great guy – semi pro photographer from Holland […]
Safely arrived at Moeraki en route to Dunedin after long, long drive from Kaikoura. They’ve got penguins coming out of your ears here. Went to see blue eyed penguins at Oamaru come ashore last night. They are soooooooo cuuuute. They are the world’s smallest penguins a mere 30cm in height […]
Stomach just feeling settled enough to eat a carefully prepared (and well remembered) sandwich after post-whale-watch nausea. Got sarnie out of me bag and was holding in me mouth while zipping back up (so hadn’t even had a proper bite yet) – Suddenly out of nowhere seagulls and assorted mates […]
Can’t believe how lucky I’ve been this trip. Woke up this morning and skies were relatively clear so it was all on for the whale watch. Feeling a little queasy having just returned from a very fruitful couple of hours marine life spotting. Saw 3 male Sperm Whales (Big Nick, […]
Had a bit of a lie in yesterday morning – didn’t get up til 7.45! Decided to treat myself to not making my own breakfast so had a hearty one and set off for a morning walk up Mount Tauhara about 5 mins drive away from where I was staying. […]
