Day 6. Awaroa Lodge

The Awaroa Lodge is both the best and the worst place for Dave to be stuck in bed with a cold - it is the best because there is not much to do so we don’t feel like we’re missing anything, but it is the worst because there is NOTHING TO DO! Ive been going a little stir-crazy here. Its beautiful, and the food at the one restaurant is outstanding, but Ive already finished my one book. We did take a walk around the wetlands which was interesting because there are so many unusual plants to take pictures. If we were out and about we could go sea kayaking or go on a long hike where the watertaxi takes you back. Truth be told I am quite happy to just sleep in and lounge around the room. This is a really nice place, but Im not sure I would recommend people make the trek out here - it takes all day to get here and Im not convinced its worth it. Maybe if you wanted total relaxation and no disturbances (but they don’t have a spa). They don’t have internet, nor will they ever because the southern sky is blocked by mountains. Next we drive to New Zealands wine country….