Category Archives: Hokitika

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the birds.  Now, IANAO (“I am not an ornithologist”) but even I was gobsmacked by the sheer variety of birds throughout New Zealand.  I saw more species of birds in two weeks in … Continue reading →

Before venturing through Arthur’s Pass back to Christchurch, I spent the night in a small coastal town called Hokitika.  Grabbed a bottle of New Zealand Pinot Noir from a liquor store and a pepperoni pizza from Fat Pipi Pizzas before … Continue reading →