Queenstown’s Kawarau Bridge is legendary. Originally built during New Zealand’s gold rush of 1861, its initial purpose was to improve access to the Otago goldfields in the southeastern region on New Zealand’s South Island. Fortune-seeking miners would comb the rugged landscape armed with a simple pan hoping to literally strike gold. At the time, the…
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How I Crashed the Van in New Zealand
3 weeks of living in a van, it was starting to feel like home. The day started with one of those mornings that van life is made of. Sunshine peeking through the condensated windows, birds chirping amongst the fresh New Zealand air, and a campsite all to ourselves. We were posted up outside of Westland…
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10 Epic Stops to Hit Up When Road Tripping New Zealand’s South Island
What can we say that hasn’t already been said about New Zealand? Lush nature and diverse scenery are found around every turn. The country is a mecca for adventure travel and driving around the island is a rite of passage for most travelers. Kiwis are some of the friendliest people you’ll meet and visiting the…
