So to the pub!

Having left Hokitika in the rain it lasted till we had passed Arthurs Pass when it eased and eventually stopped there were some great waterfalls to Blip but with the rain and wearing all the bike gear it wasn't practical to stop and take them. A shame!
So the Blip is The Pier Hotel in Kaikoura who produce good food and have just renovated the bar to a great standard.

The Extras
Turbulent seas on the way to the pub.
two views of the shoreline across the bay.

It stayed dry overnight too.