Monday, February 26, 2018

KAIKOURA AT LAST

After a tortuous road diversion due to land slips and road closures we finally reached the small coastal village of Kaikoura. Our aim - to go on a whale watching cruise. 
The weather overnight had been quite stormy and they had cancelled the first two sailings at lunch time, forecast said winds and sea swell were easing during the afternoon so we booked places on 4pm one but no payment needed until you actually go.
We got a lovely campsite at Peketa Bay just outside town and had lunch in the sun but suddenly the wind changed direction and the sea churned up again. 
All sailings that day were cancelled, bit sad but we have been so lucky over the years and seen many whales so off we went on a walk along the cliff top of the peninsula.
Gale force winds made it an exhilarating time with stunning views and sunshine.

Back to town for a fabulous fish and chip meal at the Whaler where the barman was from York! 


OUR OWN BEACH AT PEKETA BAY HOLIDAY PARK


WEIRD ROCKS

OUR LITTLE CAMPER AMONGST THE BIG BOYS





SEAL ISLAND



WHALERS BAY







ROY IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO HUMPS




SLEEPY FUR SEAL

SHAGS

SO CUTE BUT THEY BITE!

HERON








WHALER MEAL



CUTE SIGNS FOR THE TOILETS


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