Paul and Robyn, Welcome aboard! For several years, Marilyn and I spent a couple weeks each "spring" in NZ and have seen the gamut in
weather... Our
rule when traveling NZ was to pack everything because the
weather will change one way or the other. Am curious.. have you sailed the west side of the South Island? Only did a tour
boat in Milford Sound... Seems like it would be heaven on earth to
cruise there. Spent any time in Marlborough Sounds area?
Good luck and look forward to hearing back from you