Day 13

I find New Zealand breathtaking and can't wait to explore the island. First stop is Kaikoura where I'm spending two nights!

I met a nice french guy in my dorm called Benoit Protun. We had morning tea together and looked at the view from our hostel in Kaikoura. 

The hostel has a great location

Benoit, Ida (a swedish girl I just met) and I went for a drive to the Peninsula Seal Colony and Walkway 'Kai mokehu' (Recreation Reserve). 'Keep left' is a good reminder!

Ida and Benoit

Benoit went to touch the water (it was cold!)

Lots of sea birds to look at

The seals are really good at posing!

Ida and I went for a walk in the cosy town 

 

A group of 15 guys went fishing in Kaikoura and asked us to join them for freshly cooked fish. It was really tasty - among other things we had crab and shark 

The best way to end a wonderful day in good company

The sunset at Kaikoura. Goodnight

Day 12

Hi everybody. I arrived safely in Christchurch, New Zealand and took the Intercity Coach Line to Kaikoura (183 km north). The trip in the bus was really beautiful and I'm already falling in love with this island.

My Australian phone number doesn't work here but I got a new number for New Zealand

+64 211370273 (From NZ 0211370273)

Here's a view of my day:

Leaving Melbourne!

I bough a Kebab Wrap AND a sim card from John in his small dining car when I arrived in Christchurch! 

Planning my trip to New Zealand from the air

Cathedral Sq in Christchurch

I arrived at Dusky Lodge

It's a quite good view from the hostel! :)

Day 11

Enjoying my last day in Melbourne!

Waiting for the tram to get into the city

City life

Andy and me at Collins St. - Shirt and bag matches;)

More shopping with men (please take notice: same shop!)

Sushi - umm...

At Starbuck they think I'm 'Britian'!

Collins Place

Bringing my three australian friends together: Alison, Matt and Ben 

We walked down Southbank and enjoyed this beautiful sunset

The four of us had a nice goodbye dinner at Il Primo Posto Italian Restaurant. I'll miss you guys!

Every night these fires go off by the river in Southbank, wauv!