There is a magical depth to Akaroa that I believe reveals itself to you the longer you are here. I fear a few short days will mean we will not reach those depths but is a good reason to want to return. To explore the true Akaroa. I’m smitten that’s... 
The sunlight danced on the harbour as we strolled around Akaroa this evening. It was a glorious evening to watch the boats bob up and down on the water and the clouds stream overhead. It was idyllic. Picture postcard splendor. 
Excuse me whilst I indulge in one New Zealand’s finest views. We’ve left the rain and wind of Wellington behind (by prop plane no less) and arrived south of Christchurch to Akaroa.  This is a corner of New Zealand I’ve wanted to visit for a... I turned around and there is was like a blanket giving comfort. Layers of weather on the layers of countryside. Just as well I had plenty of layers on as the southerly was blowing and I was wet. But wet is nothing compared to what residents of Christchurch have... Surrounded by mountains and trees it’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of security that you’re enjoying nature. There is no doubt we are surrounded by some of nature’s best. We are also surrounded by one of the biggest industries in New Zealand,... 
