New Zealand

We bid a fond and unusual farewell to the Land of the Long White Cloud.

We visit the Christchurch Art Gallery for the first time.

We walk the trail around the Kaikoura peninsula on a very fine day.

A walk in the forest to view Andrew Lyons’ woodcarvings.

A stroll through the canopy of native forest

After Otira there’s only one thing to do – up and over Arthur’s Pass.

A photographic fan letter to a native parrot.

We visit two quirky towns along a winding route from Reefton to Otira.

Small town life and recreation in Marlborough and Buller.

A visit to a mining ghost town. Spoiler alert: no ghosts.

Remembering a Kiwi original.

Into the Bush? Onto the Beach?

Up the cable car, down through the gardens, and into church.

A return visit to the national museum.

We take the local ferry to Days Bay and Eastbourne on the other side of Wellington Harbour.