This was our second long drive to get from the Fjordlands to Picton so that we can take the Interislander Ferry on October 30, 2015. As I mentioned earlier, because the Avis Company requires three days of rental after “each” inter island auto rental, we had to rush up the island to satisfy this rental requirement. Nothing much to report on different from our southern transit except perhaps Earline took better pictures of the two tunnels that you must go through to reach Kaikouri.
She did and here it is. These tunnels seem like nothing on the return trip after going through the long tunnel at Milford Sound.
We did stop in Kikouri to purchase some “Greenstone” (jade) for Earline, my daughter and my granddaughter. There is a factory store there with many choices of nice jewelry. The store is located just at the end of the main street, across the river.
She did and here it is. These tunnels seem like nothing on the return trip after going through the long tunnel at Milford Sound.
We did stop in Kikouri to purchase some “Greenstone” (jade) for Earline, my daughter and my granddaughter. There is a factory store there with many choices of nice jewelry. The store is located just at the end of the main street, across the river.
The drive from Kaikoura to Picton was otherwise uneventful except for stopping for a flat white coffee along the way. We got to the Gateway Motel in Picton where we spent the night. The room was drafty and cold and during the night there was a windy rainstorm that made lots of noise. It costs $117 NZD per night but despite its proximity to the Interislander terminal, I might suggest you find an alternative place to stay.
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