We planned on staying overnight in the town (village really) of Lake Tekapo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Tekapo), but when we got there realized that wasn't an ideal way to spend a Saturday night. So we plowed on another 300 km back to Christichurch where we started our trip and rented the bikes. 
They rent these crazy vans here with graffiti all over the back. I guess the deal is you can return it in any condition you like - so people are encouraged to write on them or do art with/on/within them. They're pretty cool to see on the road.
The view of Mount Cook from Tekapo was amazing, the lake itself was pretty amazing. The water is an electric blue color - it looks like Pixar created it - very surreal and beautiful.
On the way to Christichurch we got stuck behind a group of harley riders, looked like we joined a biker gang. Except for Wade's glow in the dark vest of course. And our BMW bikes. Oh and our generally not black bike gear. But other than that we totally fit in.
We have another 36 hours before returning the bikes and heading for the airport, so we'll take it easy tomorrow and have a day ride down to the French Village of Akaroa, take a boat trip around Akaroa, hopefully see penguins, and relax in Christichurch in the evening.
More later - I'm starving and we're off to a vegetarian restaurant (so I think I have my work cut out for me to get full).
