This morning we took it easy in Murchison. We went to a quirky little cafe for coffee and I managed to upload my video. The drive to Westport today was incredible, through the Buller gorge. Towering cliffs on either side and the river running through the middle.

Barry had to get some medication from the chemist, and we did a small shop, then we headed up to Denniston. It was a windy steep drive, but incredibly scenic overlooking the wild west coastline. We were really lucky to have such a clear day as the views from the top were incredible. We tried to find some of the old buildings that were in the book, but not sure they are still up there. We did find Ellens house though and the school where the accident happened.

We had lunch at the top with a stunning view over the coastline, and little wekas wandering around. Afterwards we headed north and stopped at a quirky little campground called Gentle Annie. We have a beautiful spot overlooking the river and the sea, but it’s very windy, and it’s gotten quite cold.