The connections at Auckland, Narita, the bus at Itami and finally the train to Nagai left little time for resting, but all were completed relatively smoothly.
Here are some photos of a very long day.
On the Dreamliner ready to leave Auckland
Leaving Christchurch
Mr Smith enjoying the in-flight games.
Collecting bags and waiting for the next instructions to move.
On the bus from Itami Airport to Tennoji Station-some tired travellers.