Yesterday we went to Stewart Island, which is a large island at the bottom of NZ. There are also lots of small islands around there plus islands further south towards the Antartic which I would not like to travel to, due to very rough seas. The Maori name for Stewart Island is Rakiura and the story goes that Maui was on a boat (the SI) and fished up the NI. Rakiura was the anchor. 
We went across on the Catamaran which is extremely small compared to any other ferry I have travelled on. The trip across took one hour and covered a distance of 26 km. However the strait between the island has one of the roughest seas around. Luckily it was very calm and we had a lovely trip. Once there we went on a short bus tour (32 km of road, and then walked for 2 1/2 hours out to a point. It is a most beautiful island. Most of it is covered in a national park.
We have spent a large amount of time with the family, which has been fantastic and have been lucky to be here for two birthdays. We have also eaten lots of food so will need to go on a diet when we return. 
We went across on the Catamaran which is extremely small compared to any other ferry I have travelled on. The trip across took one hour and covered a distance of 26 km. However the strait between the island has one of the roughest seas around. Luckily it was very calm and we had a lovely trip. Once there we went on a short bus tour (32 km of road, and then walked for 2 1/2 hours out to a point. It is a most beautiful island. Most of it is covered in a national park.We have been for a few other walks around Sandy Point, to make sure we keep up our levels of fitness.
We have visited museums and learnt much about the history of the area. One of the museums have prehistoric lizards called Tuatara, and managed to glimpse a few heads and tails.
We have visited museums and learnt much about the history of the area. One of the museums have prehistoric lizards called Tuatara, and managed to glimpse a few heads and tails.We have spent a large amount of time with the family, which has been fantastic and have been lucky to be here for two birthdays. We have also eaten lots of food so will need to go on a diet when we return. 
Looks like you are having a good time with the family. Seems to be good weather in the South at the moment.
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