New Zealand South Island trip 23 March to 17 April 2015

An early start to catch the plane at 9.30 am. Air New Zealand was disappointing in that the seating was cramped to say the least. To make up for that the staff was friendly and efficient and the plane left and arrived on time. Picked up our car from Thrifty Car Rentals and found our way, without difficulty to our first night's accommodation. The Garden BnB is well located close to a large shopping centre (Northwood) and restaurants. Our room is very comfortable and well set up and the proprietor, Gay, very pleasant. Dinner at a restaurant down the road and just around the corner on Leinster Street was excellent. My pork belly was probably the nicest I have ever had and Bill had no complaints with his crispy lightly battered fish and chips. A cup of tea back in our cosy room and bed.