I also enjoyed a fantastic holiday last summer in N.Z. We also stayed for two days in Kaikora taking in a whale spotting boat trip and a fishing trip. We stayed at Barnacle Bill's motel and I can thoroughly recommend the food there. Fresh fish and caught by Bill himself and a humongous breakfast every day. The views from the motel were spectacular and there was loads of room for our party of twelve people staying there.
lived in NZ for 9 month in 2004 and loved every minute would recommend Fox Glacier and Rotorua thermal springs....actually would recommend everywhere in NZ just the best scenery and amazing people.