Christchurch to Arthurs Pass

After the wedding was over no time was wasted in getting down to the south island for some sight seeing.
The first stage of the trip involved flying to Christchurch and then driving to Arthurs pass the next day.

Christchurch Cathedral


The cave at castle hill.


Castle hill.


Devils Punchbowl on a rainy arthurs pass day.


The next day an attempt was made on mount avalanche, which was abandoned at the bushline due to poor weather.


Mount Avalanche.