The Real Farmer, Ian Hayman

Ian Hayman, the quirky farmer, led us through our next adventure on the shores of Lake Pukaki.

Ferry and Kayak to Nelson

We took a ferry from the North Island to the South Island, and the weather changed in time for river kayaking.

Meeting the calligrapher, cartographer, and artist Daniel Reeve was a highlight of our tour.

Wētā Workshop was another of the promised tour visits that I had been looking forward to since I booked this trip!

What a great way to celebrate my 55th birthday.

The clouds and rain turned out to be perfect weather for this famous movie film location.

I knew beforehand that I would love it, but I had no idea how truly outstanding this film set is.