Picture of Knights Point Air
Caption: #greatroadtrips From the Wild West Coast
to Kaikoura
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Caption: In 2018 I went on a road trip from Queenstown, up the West Coast and then across to Kaikoura via Arthur’s Pass. It was an incredible experience.
I stopped along the way at various DOC campsites (and cabins when the Sandflies got too much), it’s a great way to travel around New Zealand on a budget.
Picture of Bruce Bay
Caption: The first stop along the way was at Bruce Bay.
Picture of Bruce Bay
Picture of Lake Matheson
Caption: I then camped near Lake Matheson, also known as Mirror Lake. Unfortunately, I wasn’t lucky enough to capture a good reflection.
Picture of Lake Matheson
Picture of Lake Matheson
Picture of Franz Josef Glacier
Picture of Franz Josef Glacier
Picture of West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
Caption: My last top on the West coast was Hokitka, which is a small seaside town.
Picture of West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
Picture of Hokitika Beach Sign
Picture of Hokitika Beach Sign
Caption: Then I began my journey across Arthur’s Pass towards Christchurch, and then up to Kaikoura.
Picture of Arthur's Pass National Park
Picture of Arthur's Pass National Park
Caption: When I arrived in Kaikoura, I found a campsite on a farm, not to far from the town, and rented one of the small cabins.
You can find places like this all over New Zealand.
Picture of Kaikoura
Picture of Kaikoura
Picture of Kaikoura
Caption: Thanks for reading!
