Time to head south and across the Cook Strait towards the south of the two main islands of New Zealand. The crossing takes about three hours through some quite stunningly beautiful scenery. Unfortunately it was teaming with rain.

 First stop was an air museum owned by film director Peter Jackson. He has collected some amazing examples of aircraft from both of the two world wars. They are displayed in dioramas giving an indication of what they went through during the two world wars. Quite evocative and moving.

 Nelson is a pretty little town on the coast of the South Island. It houses a hill which claims to be the very centre of New Zealand is quite a steep climb but worth it for the view..