Exploring Tuatapere (and Meeting New Zealand Locals) – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year
Day 153: Today we are exploring the little town of Tuatapere in the region of Southland New Zealand! After failing to do the Humpridge Track, we check out what else this New Zealand town has to offer! It’s a great chance to meet the New Zealand locals and experience that Kiwi hospitality!
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So not everything goes to plan when we make our way to the beginning of the Humpridge Track only to learn that it’s a steep and narrow gravel road to get there and our campervan is not up for the job. Instead, we decide to explore Tuatapere!
First up, we check out the Blue Cliffs Beach in Te Waewae Bay. This is a rugged part of the South Island coastline at the bottom of the Fiordland National Park. It’s a great place for a walk, to look out for marine life as it’s part of a marine reserve, and look out for greenstone.
Following our walk on the Blue Cliffs Beach, we head back into the town of Tuatapere, drop off the campervan at the Tuatapere Backpackers and take a walk in the Tuatapere Gardens. We come across the quirky Yesteryears Cafe and Museum, so we go in and meet Helen who make amazing Pavlova! Pavlova is a traditional Kiwi desert which has to be tried in New Zealand if you get the chance.
After mingling with Helen in the Yesteryears Cafe, we head back to the Tuatapere Backpackers to feed some animals with the owner, Murray, then go mingle with some more New Zealand locals in the local bar, Highway 99 Bar in Tuatapere. Here, we learn about the famous Southland deer mating call competitions they have as well as more things about Southland New Zealand.
Although today didn’t go to plan it’s been about about meeting locals in New Zealand!
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What New Zealand Food Should You Try?
Natalia asked: What is the number 2 food in New Zealand? Number 1 is fish & chips in New Zealand, so what is number 2? We go over New Zealand food you have to try!
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Clifden Caves (Free Glowworm Caves in New Zealand) – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year
Day 152: Today we are going on our own self-guided caving adventure in the Clifden Caves near Tuatapere! These are some free caves on the South Island, so join us for this exploration of the Clifden Caves!
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Today we are checking out some free glowworm caves in New Zealand! Clifden Caves is a short drive from the Southland New Zealand town of Tuatapere. It’s a great place to see some limestone caves and glow worm caves in New Zealand.
These Glow worm caves in the South Island are absolutely free but there are a few safety precautions if you decide to visit. Do not visit the Clifden Caves during or after rain, go in at least pairs, and take plenty of torches are spare batteries with you. The exploration through the South Island caves takes 1 to 2 hours.
The Clifden Caves is a limestone caves filled with glowworms. Reflective markers guide you through the caves so we make sure to follow them in order not to get lost. We also get the opportunity to see New Zealand glowworms close up and as blue lights on the ceiling.
It takes us a full 2 hours to get through the caves, only to realise that once we reach the other end, we only walk about a minute back to the start!
So what do you think of the Clifden Caves? Are these New Zealand caves something you would explore? LUK in the comments.
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Invercargill Brewery Tour – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 155: Today we are arriving in Invercargill, the world’s southernmost city, and checking out the Invercargill Brewery with a brewery tour! Join us for today’s activity out of 365 Days: 365 Activities!
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Today we are heading to the hub of the Southland New Zealand region, Invercargill! It’s the world’s Southernmost city AND home to the Invercargill Brewery which is going to be the first thing we check out there.
We’ve done a few brewery tours in New Zealand now, but we love the laidback and authentic approach of the brewery tour in Invercargill. We get to see many of the inner workings of the Invercargill Brewery which brews New Zealand craft beers.
This craft beer brewery in New Zealand not only brews its own recipes, but mass produces other famous New Zealand beer brands.
If you’re looking for a brewery tour in the South Island or a brewery tour in New Zealand, in fact, then it’s well worth considering the Invercargill Brewery!
So what do you think of the Invercargill Brewery and beer tasting in New Zealand? Would you add it to your NZ bucket list? LUK in the comments.
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Transport World in Invercargill – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 157: Today we are doing the ultimate rainy day activity in Invercargill! We are checking out the Bill Richardson Transport World in Invercargill as part of our 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand!
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Today is a rainy day in Invercargill so we are looking for a good rainy day thing to do in Invercargill. The Bill Richardson Transport World seems to be a good way to go!
The Bill Richardson Transport World is the largest collection of vehicles in the Southern Hemisphere. We admit, we’re not much into cars but it’s hard not to be impressed by this collection of polished and restored vintage vehicles from across the ages.
If you’re looking for transport museum in New Zealand, and there are a few, then this one is well worth considering.
So what do you think of this vintage car collection in New Zealand? Would you be curious to check it out while travelling New Zealand? LUK in the comments.
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The Three Sisters in Taranaki - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 49: Today we are heading north of New Plymouth to The Three Sisters in Taranaki. This is an amazing part of Taranaki coastline with three stone stacks.
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Today we are driving north of New Plymouth to see three amazing rock formations called the Three Sisters. They sit along the rugged Taranaki coastline just outside of a small town called Tongaporutu. This also used to be the site of Elephant Rock before it lost its trunk in an earthquake...
You can only reach the Three Sisters in Taranaki at low tide, but we arrive an hour into low tide, giving us limited time to spend with the Three Sisters. Nevertheless, the whole walk to the Three Sisters alongside sheer cliffs and awesome rock formations is a stunning one. There are also arches and boulders to see.
Along the way we find a merman and his princess, so they join us for the walk back from the Three Sisters.
So what do you think of the Three Sisters in Taranaki (and The Elephant Rock before it lost its trunk)? Are the Three Sisters somewhere you would add to your New Zealand travels?
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This year, Laura and Robin from BackpackerGuide.NZ are hitting the road for an entire year doing activities around New Zealand every single day. We’re doing 365 Days: 365 Activities! Join us as we find some awesome things to do in New Zealand and show you a backpacking New Zealand experience.
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NZ Jim Barnett Reserve, one hour walk in ten minutes
A high speed walk around Jim Barnett Reserve at Waotu in the South Waikato.
A small slice of native bush that's full of bird life and where you can camp for free.
Beach Hopping in the Coromandel - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year - Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 11: Today, we’re hitting the Pacific Coast Highway in New Zealand to check out some of the different beaches in the Coromandel. We’re beach hopping in the Coromandel!
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We have a long journey on The Pacific Coast Highway in the Coromandel is today so we are breaking it up by checking out some of the beaches in the Coromandel. First stop is Whangamata Beach! We stop here for lunch in Whangamata with an awesome beach in the Coromandel, then we hit the Pacific Coast Highway to continue our journey.
Our final destination is Waihi Beach where we park our campervan in the Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort (with some difficulty) and go check out the famous Waihi Beach of the Coromandel. We stroll along Waihi Beach at sunset then wake up the next day to catch the famous Waihi Beach sunrise. Join us again tomorrow for New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year!
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Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 97: Today we are heading to Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park to check out Nelson Lakes’ most popular lake as part of 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand.
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Today we have a long drive from Marahau to the Nelson Lakes National Park, so we get to enjoy the changing scenery standard from a New Zealand roadtrip. We reach the beginning of the Southern Alps which means we’ve hit the beautiful Nelson Lakes National Park.
We park up at Lake Rotoiti which is just off the main state highway and half a minute drive from the town of St Arnaud. First things first, we need to get that token photo of the Lake Rotoiti Jetty!
Here, we see wildlife, especially eels (tuna in Maori) under the jetty, as well as crazy-looking ducks and swans.
We also find “the hidden” Lake Rotoiti Jetty for your viewing pleasure.
Well, there’s not much else to say about Lake Rotoiti other than there are a couple of hikes in the area should you want to go exploring more.
So what do you think of Lake Rotoiti? Is it worth a pit stop for a South Island Road Trip? Let us know!
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Southern Scenic Route of South Island, New Zealand
Bardsley family takes grandma on a tour of the southern scenic route of New Zealand. Filmed January 2011.