The first stop of the day was the Franz Joseph glacier that was near the campsite where we stayed the previous night. Unfortunately we were not allowed to walk too close to the glaciers, but the view was still impressive. Some tourists opt for helicopter trips to take a closer look, but personally I prefer to experience nature in a more sustainable way.
We had a long drive during the day to reach Kaikoura on the East Coast, we spent around 7 hours on the road with only 3 stops along the way: Hokitika, Arthur’s Pass and Christchurch.
We spent some time at Hokitika Beach, where the shoreline had an almost post-apocalyptic feel, covered in driftwood and debris washed up by the sea.
Arthur’s Pass is a scenic mountain road surrounded by dramatic landscapes where we stopped to take pictures. Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, with a population of around 400,000. We dropped by a lady’s home where Peter was previously house sitting. One thing I have noticed about New Zealanders – they are incredibly friendly and always curious to learn about their visitors.
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