Oamaru - Christchurch- Wellington

Last night we went to see the penguins arrive. Their ETA was 7pm! However , when all but one hadnt arrived by 8pm, we left. It was cold - the worst summer in 40 years- we did pick it!!

This morning, we were taking our last car journey to Christchurch, where we will return the car and fly to Wellington..

It was a beautiful warm morning and the sky appeared to have a summer hue unlike most to date! 

We diverted to Hornsby as CC wished to see an Airforce museum. 

After much ado , we found the NZ car hire depot on the middle of an Industrial estate. We were directed by two fine young teenagers who wished us a happy holiday. Bessie , a backpacker special had stood us in good stead for the1800 km journey from Greymouth on the west coast to Christchurch on the east coast via the South coast. A backpacker special _ we had thought we are getting this 

But we got that!  

However. ...