Akaroa

This place has unique charm that motivates us to return again and again.
This can be a romantic getaway for a couple or an incredible place for family and friends.
The sea gulls are so used to people feeding them that they expect it from you. They love all kinds of food but specially bread and chips. Due to the intense winds in Akaroa, the sea gulls would use the wind to glide and seem stationary. This is perfect for feeding and photo opportunities.

What to do?
You can experience dolphin watching and other marine wildlife on daily scenic cruises
Eat the famous fish and chips in town
Visit the cheese factory on the way home

Recommendation
Any time of the year as long as sunny.
Favourite thing to do:
Feeding the sea gulls.

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Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs is a marvellous place to visit whether for a day, a weekend or even longer. If you want to do something relaxing, do some exciting activities, or check out breathtaking views, then this is one of the best places to visit. I love the thermal spa and pools; the massage is awesome as well. You can bring your favourite food and have some picnic in the park near the entrance or have it inside the resort.

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These are some of the photos that I have taken during a day trip to this place:

What you can do?
There are plenty of activities for adrenaline junkies like bungee jumping and jet boating nearby. There are also ski fields and great tracks for mountain biking. There are also some fantastic trails for walking, like up Conical Hill.

Recommendation
Any day of the year wether sunny, snowy, or windy, Hanmer Springs is the perfect destination for everybody.

Our garden in close up

Having your own garden could mean more chores like mowing the lawn, uprooting the weeds, trimming the hedges and soil fertilization. In return however, your garden will give you all the different fascinating colours of flowers and leaves. Taking a closer look on the flowers, you can see how vibrant each of the petals and it seems like they are all smiling at you. God made this earth so beautiful and you can see it right in your own backyard.