Accomodation for the top half of the South Island late Jan.

[Ms Piggy]

parents have a place in St Arnaud which should be available to rent, will find there website and update, bloody nice spot too

Sorry (showing my ignorance) but where exactly is that?

Already have all my accomodation for the 1st part of the journey sorted.

[sAsLEX]

ok, its in Nelson Lakes National Park, about an hour southish of Nelson

[scumdog]

If you can't get a stay at the Mongoose Manor then send me a PM and I'll get you a stay at Chez Scumdog for zilch. (and we ain't THAT far apart.)

Any KBer who gives me a Pm is asured of welcome and a nights (or more) accomadation - and tucker too if needed.

[Ms Piggy]

If you can't get a stay at the Mongoose Manor then send me a PM and I'll get you a stay at Chez Scumdog for zilch. (and we ain't THAT far apart.)

Any KBer who gives me a Pm is asured of welcome and a nights (or more) accomadation - and tucker too if needed.

Why Thank you - I look forward to a bit of Southern hospitality

[Ms Piggy]

ok, its in Nelson Lakes National Park, about an hour southish of Nelson

Ahhh I thought it sounded familar. Oh well never mind, all sorted for that part of the journey. Thanks anyway

[Muzz67]

Buller gorge is a nice ride, so is the road from Westport to Karamea. 'The Last Resort' in Karamea is a good place to stop for a meal and bed.

[Ms Piggy]

Buller gorge is a nice ride, so is the road from Westport to Karamea. 'The Last Resort' in Karamea is a good place to stop for a meal and bed.

Yes just been talking about it with some friends and I'm definitely thinking about going there.

[Blackbird]

...... try Sans Souci at Pohara Beach, just outside Takaka. There are about 9 units and the whole place is built from adobe mud brick with grass roofs! Brilliantly done and the Swiss couple who built it are really cool. They cook food to die for, or you can use their kitchen to cook your own. A great experience for about $80/night for 2 people. We spoilt ourselves there for a couple of days after 3 weeks of living in cabins.

Incidentally, the best cabins we found in the SI were any of the Top 10 chain as they have to meet a minimum quality standard. Not expensive either.

Cheers

Geoff