Day seven: Dunedin to Christchurch

Surprise! We were up bright and early,  packed and rearing to hit the road.  Our accommodation in Dunedin was wonderfully unique.  7 appartments built within an old blue chapel.  Our apartment was number 6, which was 2 levels.  Ground floor was bedrooms and ensuites.  Upstairs living.  Great stay, highly recommend. 

  

 

We had breakfast in the very swank suburb of St Clair right on the beach front.   After taken a number memories shots we headed to Moeraki boulders, about an hour away.

  

  

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The road tripping from Dunedin to Moeraki today honestly did not disappoint,  another scenic drives! The ocean was this gorgeous blue colour.  

With all the roadworks after the recent storm, we got an opportunity to hand out some snack packs to some stop/go crews… A little “Thanks for doing a great job!” goes a long way.

As we normally do, we have many discussions along the way, “as well as saving the world from all the morons the plague us and today Louise confirmed where to colour Karatane yellow came from.  After past Karatane on our trip today.

Karitane yellow" is 

an informal New Zealand term for an unpleasant, muddy shade of yellow, named after the town of Karitane in New Zealand. The name originates from the early days of the Karitane movement, which was founded by Sir Frederic Truby King and focused on infant health, and is a reference to the color of baby excrement. 

                                                                    Moeraki,  high tide:

  

  

The drive to Christchurch,  is such a long straight trip you have to check your speed as it is very easy to creep up a little.  We did stop at Temuka to a quick visit to the Pottery shop.  

Go to ChCh at around 6:20.  Quick refresh and headed to dinner with Jules, Liz’s friend.  Another great meal and little fomo from some of the group.  This time at “the craft Embassey’.  A quick walk around to the wall of remembrance and home for some shut eye.  

  

Off the a winery and Picton today.