Before we would depart on our third and final road trip in NZ, we had three nights to sleep in a real bed and relax a bit in Christchurch. By this time, however, we were already growing quite fatigued of the fast travel we’d been under for the previous two months. While in Christchurch, we stayed in a budget-thrashing shared…

Continue ReadingA Quick Cruise through Christchurch, New Zealand

Day One: Christchurch to Marfells Beach Campsite (~4 hours) Our third and culminating roadie in New Zealand was much anticipated because we finally ditched our tent and camping supplies we’d been hauling around since we first found it as street candy in Melbourne and lovingly collected at NZ’s opp shops. On March 8, we fetched an all-in-one adorably packaged Jucy…

Continue ReadingNorthbound! From Christchurch to Auckland by $1/Day Campervan

Day One: Arrowtown to Lindis Pass Hotel (1.5 hours driving) The Best Preserved Town in NZ: Arrowtown New Zealand is not exactly known for its picturesque villages that exude charm like other destinations around the world. However, there is one gold mining town, founded in the 1860s during the Otago Gold Rush, that has managed to captivate the heart of…

Continue ReadingA Road Trip through Middle Earth: Queenstown to Christchurch