Day Twenty-Eight and Twenty-Nine - Duvauchelle, Mithven, Mt Potts and Geraldine

We've been through a few towns in the last few days and settled down in Duvauchelle yesterday in a picturesque spot right on the east coast. We were led down a perilous gravel track but our campervan handled it fine and the view was worth it on the other side as you'll see from the pictures below. We made a nice dinner and had a good sleep before leaving just before lunchtime. On the way out we had to fill up our fresh water, empty our grey water (shower and sink) and also empty the toilet which actually wasn't as bad as it sounds. After a quick refuel we were ready for our four hour journey via Mithven where we stopped for some supplies (fairy liquid and eggs) onwards to Mt Potts.

Another gravel road awaited but a bit flatter than the last one and it was a lovely drive through the picturesque mountain region of the central South Island. We were deep into Lord Of The Rings territory now and our campsite was literally in the middle of nowhere, no shops, no fuel and definitely no service on our phones. We were the only people on the whole site as we are travelling in the off-peak season and it was nice to have the place to ourselves. In the night it got very cold as we were right amongst the mountain range - we are trying to use the heater sparingly but it was definitely needed last night.

The only thing you really see driving through New Zealand is cows and sheep. We haven't been on any stretch of road yet where we can't see any somewhere in the distance and as it's early Spring here, it's lambing season. New Zealand really reminds us of home but with more to look at, driving on the left hand side of the road definitely helps and everyone we have met has been so friendly.

We are currently in the town of Geraldine in the public library, this time sat next to the local sewing club. We are heading towards Lake Tekapo later this afternoon for the night where we'll probably stay for a few days, but not before a game of 'soccer golf'' in the town.

Day Twenty-Eight Highlight - Campsite right by the east coast
Day Twenty-Nine Highlight - The scenic drive to Mt Potts

Flying into Christchurch

The views on the way to our campsite in Duvauchelle

The views on our way to the campsite at Mount Potts

Our home for the next four weeks