Day 19 Christchurch Wellington

Andrew got us up at the ungodly hour of 6am but there was method to his madness. Destination Wellington, New Zealand’s Capital City, on the Southern tip of the North Island. En route a unique experience Whale watching in Kaikoura. A speedy trip out to the deep ocean, feeding grounds for Sperm Whales. Sophisticated sonar equipment had us viewing whales within minutes. We have the photos to prove it. Enough of that onto view a moxy load (500+) of Dusky Dolphins. We have the photos to prove it. Finally closer to shore we got to see some New Zealand Fur seals feeding and doing what they do best, basking. After lunch in the town a drive to Picton to catch the ferry. Across the Cook Straits to Wellington and into our accommodation for the next two nights.