Tag: Waitamo Caves

New Zealand wrap-up

Our drive up the western side of the north island involved a lot of beautiful green countryside, with rolling hills and sheep pasture like this one.

We completed our tour of the south island with another visit to Blenheim, in the north-east corner [location].  In the morning we quickly toured some of the local vineyards – and it seems there are dozens in this area, known as Marlborough.  We found excellent wines at Cloudy Bay, Spy Valley, and Villa Maria. I understand that Villa Maria is readily available in the US. Read on!

Much of the countryside was rolling hills.
Continue reading “New Zealand wrap-up”