From Timaru we drove to Christchurch where Tanya and Mark left us to fly back to Queensland. We carried on to Akaroa, a volcanic complex that forms an rounded peninsula jutting seaward from Christchurch.The scenery here was spectacular, even though the day had steadily progressed from sunny to overcast and threatening. We had a beautiful 3 bedroom stone cottage just out of town overlooking the harbor. That evening we had a nice meal in Akaroa looking over the water. I had fish of the day which was very nice.
Next morning we drove to Christchurch and flew off to Perth via Auckland.
All in all it was a very good walking adventure, whirlwind paced but Meryl had us organized so well that every thing ran like clock work.
