Day 27. 24.3.23 Christchurch

Today is our last full day in NZ. Headed off towards Christchurch by 8am. Temp is 6°. First stop was to do a final walk in Arthurs Pass.

So many steps.

Vertical pano

Back on the road.

Fresh snow near Castle Hill.  It wasn't there when we came through a couple of days ago. 

Stopped at Lake Lyndon as we didn't stop here on the way to the west coast. 

With a few hours before the car is due back we decided to go to Lyttleton for a look. It was too busy last week with the sailing Grand Prix on. 

One of a few rather large piles of logs waiting for transport. 

Took the scenic route back into Christchurch. 

Our view from the Novotel Hotel at the airport.

A last cheers to NZ,  what a beautiful country. 

Mark had local groper for dinner and I had a lovely steak, something I never order when out. We shared a beautiful chocolate mousse for dessert. 

Going to need to get back 'on ya bike' next week.

All up we drove around 1,000 kms going to the west coast and back. 

Today the temperature got to 17°