NZ Road Trip – South Island – Day 7 Murchison – Reefton – Christchurch Friday 27th – Saturday 28th February 2026 We reluctantly left Murchison and headed for Reefton and instantly loved it. Reefton has that proper West Coast charm.  Historic buildings, relaxed pace, proper small-town warmth. We stopped for coffee and cake (obviously) and…

NZ Road Trip – North to South Island – Day 6 Wellington – Picton – Murchison Friday 27th February This wasn’t just another short drive or change of scenery. This was us leaving the North Island. We watched Wellington shrink behind. The hills wrapped around the harbour, the skyline slowly fading into the distance. The…