Planning Ahead

Today, after more time beering it up in Auckland I spent ages planning a 4 day tour involving the South Island. This will be by myself so its a bit scary. I loved researching it and most of it will be by train!! I figured I might have avoided trains for 3 weeks but it was not to be.

Here is what I am doing:
1. Auckland to Wellington by train. 12 hours!!!! But you get to see much scenic shit.
2. Ferry from Wellington to Picton. This is my adventure to the South Island. I asked Liz what is good to see on the South Island and it turns out she has nver been! 5 years and never been to South Island! It turns out that I, the tourist, am doing a research trip for whhat they might want to do later.
3. Picton to Christchurch. I am going to spend 3 days in Christchurch, so that is my time on the South Island..
4. On one of these days I am taking a train from Christchurch to Moana, return. This is a great tour of north half of the south island.
5. I am flying back to Auckland at the end.

I am amazed with my bargain hunting skills cos I have managed to do this all on the cheap online; basically I get 4 days in the South Island including hotels, travel and flights for cheaper than what was quoted in the guide books.

Anyway, this will be happening next thurs to sunday. It is all booked and paid for!