Moeraki

We are now entering the Deep South. This is Otago land. From Oamaru it takes another half hour on State Highway 1 to get to Moeraki, famous for the eponymous boulders down on Koekohe Beach. Now, there are boulders and there are boulders. The Moeraki … Continue readingMoeraki

The violet intrigue

We enter the lavender garden through a leafy arch. Carefully tended bushes of vibrant blooms stretch before us. Bees and butterflies flit from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollen. The fragrance of the flowers is intoxicating. The varietals of lavender have beautiful names: Pacific … Continue readingThe violet intrigue

Crossing Cook Strait

North Island or South Island? When visiting New Zealand, many travellers ponder on this very conundrum. The former has active volcanoes, the City of Sails (Auckland) and one of the world’s best coffee capitals (Wellington). The latter has crystal clear lakes, rugged coastlines and the … Continue readingCrossing Cook Strait