Banks Penisula

Views from summit road
One side of the coast to the other

The view from my tent in the morning

A serene picnic spot

Estuary into the sea

A remote beach

More views

I am running out of words to describe the breath taking scenery in New Zealand. Banks penisula is right on the doorstep of Christchurch but is very much up hill and down dale, leaving the distances into Christchurch small but the commute time long due to the winding roads so this also leaves the people behind, another recurring theme here. The penisula is high with the main scenic drive being called summit road and on both sides of the summit you can see down to the many coves and bays that spot the coast. Although this is not a well inhabited area there is still room for plenty of cafes and small shops and farm produced goods along the way, I think this two weeks may turn into an eat my way around NZ - well, there are so many fresh and yummy foods to chose from - lunch is off the farm cheese, with freshly baked bread and a locally made mango, lime and chilli chutney, all eaten on a picnic bench by the sea witht he sun streaming down - ahhhhhh!