New Zealand - the 2024 Tour - Amberley, Kaikoura, Picton and Havelock Post Boat - 4th April to 10th April
Heading North From Geraldine we skirted around Christchurch heading for Amberley a small town to the North and our staging post on the way to Kaikoura. The Teviot View Motel was very comfortable and the hosts were friendly. We had a wander on the beach at the end of the road. Not a paddling day on Amberley Beach. The weather was still a bit wild. I ventured for a hair cut in the barber next to the Supermarket. I had to wait a short time but the other customers were friendly and one recommended we go to Ohau Point near Kaikoura to see the seals. Amberley has a very fine Pie Shop which of course we visited and picked up lunch. Kaikoura Kaikoura is a popular tourist destination. Despite being struck by a massive earthquake a few years ago, there are no obvious signs of damage. The seabed was lifted up during the earthquake apparently. We chatted with a woman who lived through the frightening experience. Whales are a major attraction here, with numerous companies providing flights and b