It’s another “what the hell are you stopping there for” moments. Welcome to Omarama 169Km from Queenstown and 336km to Christchurch, bang smack in the middle of bloody nowhere with 1 restaurant and one bar (Rachel Nevada is bigger and more interesting than this place). The hotel has approx 100 rooms and by the looks of it 5 occupants. As we entered the reception, the receptionist seemed almost relieved at not having to talk to the mirror for another few days.

What shall we do tonight, goodness only knows (strip scrabble, eye spy, sand fly spotting)!

Only two more nights left in New Zealand before the 27 hour hike back, can’t wait to see where Mrs Fogg has booked for tomorrow night.