It rained in the night and was raining when we left Hanmer this morning. We chatted for a bit with the owner of the motel. He said it is usually 37 degrees this time of year, but it has been a cooler than normal summer. He is worried about grass fires, as it has also been drier than normal.
We retraced our route from yesterday to Springs Junction, then headed north toward Murchison. We travelled through hilly country with mountains in the background.
We stopped at Maruia Falls for a break. It was formed when the land collapsed due to an earthquake in 1929.
A kiwi clearcut.
Pine forests at different stages of growth.
We arrived in Nelson on the north coast, the South Island's second largest city. We're staying across the street from the cathedral.
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