Across the ‘Ditch’ to New Zealand

On By Coral WaightIn New Zealand, Travel

I recently crossed the ‘Ditch’ (the Tasman Sea) from Melbourne to New Zealand, to explore what is one of my very favourite places, and in particular, to check out the recovery of Christchurch after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.

This is the scene as you cross the Southern Alps on the south island, heading into Christchurch.

Southern Alps

The Canterbury Plains surrounding  Christchurch

The scenery wasn’t too bad from the Coastal Pacific either, which travels up the coast from Christchurch to Picton, where you can then jump on a ferry across Cook Strait to the north island.

Coastline on one side, snow-capped mountains on the other.

No shortage of grape vines.

The Coastal Pacific 

 

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