The next day, I moved accommodation from Queenstown to Frankton as I needed to be closer to the airport. I was flying to the North Island early the following day, so I figured being a short distance from the airport would make life easier first thing in the morning. I was staying at the La Quinta Hotel and after checking-in and exploring my room for a few minutes, which included turning all the switches on and off to see what they did, I went for a walk. It was late in the day and a big bank of clouds was rolling in over The Remarkables and the Kawarau River, threatening to rain. Check out my daily blog from a small city. https://fromasmallcity.nz/ To purchase email john@caswellimages.com
Before arriving in Whanganui, I had read that the city is buzzing with creative energy and that it is the absolute highlight of any trip. After spending 15 to 16 hours in the city, I would have to strongly disagree. Check out my daily blog from a small city. https://fromasmallcity.nz/ To purchase email john@caswellimages.com
Not far from Whanganui, I passed through the small settlement of Parikino where there was once a pā site. Dating back to the 1840’s and situated on the flat bank of the Whanganui River, the pā was used as fortification against rival war parties. I had a short look around before rejoining State Highway 4 and continuing on to the Parikino Lookout which had views across the surrounding valley's. Check out my daily blog from a small city. https://fromasmallcity.nz/ To purchase email john@caswellimages.com
