After failing to see the whales at Kaikoura, we took Sarah to see the dolphins at Akaroa. Unfortunately the weather was bad and there wasn't a dolphin to be seen. On the way back the sky cleared and we saw this fantastic sunset across Akaroa harbour. Taken from the summit road. 
My sister is a mad boarder, but she is a good skier as well (just a tad better than her big bro).
Sarah (on the right) and I went skiing at Mt Hutt, just 2 hours from chch. This is the view form the top of Mt Hutt, looking over the Rakaia valley.
From the walkway along Kaikoura peninsula, we could see a whole bunch of cool stuff written by placing rocks in the grass along the sea edge. This just about sums up how I was feeling.
The view of the Kaikoura range from the peninsula. We travelled up to see the whales, but it was too rough out at sea. On the coast the weather was fantastic and we got great views.
My little sister Sarah visited in winter (she is snow mad!). Went for a walk to the devils punchbowl falls. It was very wet!
A real old west coast pub. It was a cold, wet day, but inside the fire was warm and the food was good. I recommend the white bait sammies.
