🇳🇿 New Zealand South Island Road Trip - Day 5

🚗 Today's Route: 📍 Hanmer Springs → Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) 📏 Distance: 252km | ⏱️ Drive Time: ~3.5 hours 🛏️ Accommodation: Greymouth TOP 10 Holiday Park (family-friendly!) ⏰ Pro Tip: Start early—this is a long but stunning drive! 🌊 Hidden Gem Alert: Constant Bay! A secret cliff viewpoint with epic tide surges (if you’re lucky!). We caught high tide: Waves smashed against rocks, shooting 30m sprays—INSANE photo ops! 📸🌪️ (But be careful—no guardrails!) 🥞 Punakaiki Pancake Rocks: 35 million years in the making! Layers of limestone + sandstone formed underwater, then lifted by earthquakes. Now, waves carve wild blowholes! Best Time to Visit: HIGH TIDE (check schedules!). Watch seawater explode through vertical vents—nature’s fireworks! 💥 🔜 Sneak Peek: Tomorrow’s Adventure! Next stop: Hokitika (the "Greenstone Capital") with more secret spots—think glowworm valleys and beachfront art! 💚✨ #NZRoadTrip #WestCoastNZ #PancakeRocks #HiddenGems #TravelWithKids