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  • New Zealand South Island Road Trip from Hokitika to Wanaka. Top 5 Places Where You Need to Stop.

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    I wished we had stayed a few more days in Hokitika. We got on the road near lunchtime. The distance from Hokitika to Wanaka is 418 km. The trip, including decent breaks, is possible in 7 1/2 hrs. We didn’t make the trip at this time as we did stop a lot. There is just too much to see. We decided to stop overnight in Fairlie and continue the rest of the trip the following morning. I will tell you a bit about the places we stopped and why you should too! If you have more time to explore, add other places on the way, but I definitely think you…

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  • Exploring Hokitika, The Amazing Coast’s Craft Mecca and Why You Should Go.

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    Continuing on Highway 6 from Greymouth, we arrived in Hokitika just before noon. We stayed at Mountain Jade Backpackers in a private room for my mom, daughter and I. Only a week before, the weather was chaotic with heavy rainfall caused a huge slip in the area, leaving hundreds of people stranded. The road between Hokitika and Wanaka was closed and unfortunately, this has been terrible for everyone working in the tourism industry. We had to change our plans as Franz Joseph was not going to be accessible. Hokitika wasn’t that busy as it should have at this time of the year. The day had cooled down and more rain…

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  • New Zealand South Island Road Trip from Westport to Greymouth. How to Stay Safe and the 4 Places You Need to See.

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    After a few days in Nelson, our plan was to continue to Greymouth stopping in Murchison, Westport, Punakaiki and finally Greymouth. A road trip can be very exciting but it can drain your energy when you fit in many activities in a short period of time. It is important to rest and be fit enough to drive. Make sure to take regular brakes and if you feel extremely tired, there is no problem with having a short nap in a resting area. Remember, it is better to get to your destination a bit later than planned than causing an accident when not fully alert. I will share with you some…

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Cross-culturally adept, Penelope was brought up in multiple countries.  She is an Ecologist, a teacher and a writer. With a polyglot personality, Penelope shares her passion for nature, wildlife, culture and travel with her nurse/musician husband, home schooled teenage daughter and a daft Flat-Coated Retriever.

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  • PUZZLING WORLD: A Fun Place for Young and Old & 7 Great Reasons to Go
  • New Zealand South Island Road Trip from Hokitika to Wanaka. Top 5 Places Where You Need to Stop.
  • Exploring Hokitika, The Amazing Coast’s Craft Mecca and Why You Should Go.

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