🇳🇿 Christchurch to Hokitika: The Quirky West Coast Road Trip

🚗 Route 73 Adventure A 4.5-hour cross-island drive (think: Chinese county roads + Yanqing mountain pass vibes 🏔️) "Genius" single-lane bridges – peek for oncoming cars before crossing! (Thankfully light traffic 🚙💨) ⛰️ Pit Stops Along the Way 1️⃣ Castle Hill 🏰 Limestone boulders resembling a castle – scenic but not mind-blowing. 2️⃣ Arthur’s Pass 🌿 A quick stretch spot – decent views, better coffee breaks. 🏡 Hokitika: Tiny Town, Big Charm A "small but complete" pitstop for supplies & rest 🛏️ Beachcombing magic: Glossy white pebbles & wild waves at sunset 🌊✨ Glow Worm Dell (free!): 🔦 No flash! Use phone long-exposure for these living stars 🌌 #NZRoadTrip #SouthIslandAdventures #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelMemories #KiwiVibes