An unforgettable adventure that started with a few bumps but turned into the greatest trip of my life. It’s honestly hard to imagine ever topping this experience…
We woke up to our final morning in the campervan, taking it slow with a cup of coffee and some last-minute packing. It felt a bit surreal…
After the past few days of non-stop adventure, we enjoyed a slow morning at the campground, taking our time with two cups of coffee before setting out…
Before truly heading out, and about 10 minutes from the campsite, we stopped at The Bomb Coffee Shop in Kingston for breakfast and coffee. I made the mistake of not realizing that milk and sugar cost extra, so I ended up with a black coffee, which normally I don’t mind (and drink often), but this one was particularly bitter. Sarah’s mocaccino wasn’t much better, as it was more coffee than chocolate.
We left early this morning and drove into the town of Lake Tekapo to check out the Church of the Good Shepherd. Built in 1935, this small but historic stone church sits on the shores of the lake, offering a picture-perfect view of the turquoise waters and distant mountains…
Day 10 – A Well-Needed Rest Day
Today was intentionally a slower, more relaxing day—something we definitely needed after the grueling (but amazing) Abel Tasman hike. We left Motueka in the morning and began our journey to Hanmer Springs, where we had reserved a powered site at a holiday park.
Sailing, Hiking, and the Unforgettable Abel Tasman
The alarm went off at 5:30 AM, and we were immediately on the move, driving toward Marahau, where we would be picked up for our Abel Tasman sailing and hiking adventure.
Zealandia, Weta Cave & The Journey to the South Island.
We woke up at a leisurely pace, enjoying a slow morning before heading off to our first stop of the day: Zealandia.
We woke up in Feilding to a beautiful morning, the sun shining and the air crisp. After the chaotic midnight escape from the abandoned nightmare campsite, it felt good to start the day in a normal, peaceful place…