🇳🇿 New Zealand South Island Travel Guide - Hokitika Edition

🚗 Road Trip from Christchurch to Hokitika The drive alone was breathtaking! 🏔️✨ From sweeping valleys to rugged mountains, we kept muttering, "NZ is just too beautiful." Pro Tip: Download offline Google Maps—service drops on winding roads! 🍽️ Food & Drinks 🍴 Stumpers Bar & Cafe ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hottest spot in town (packed even at odd hours!). Spicy fried chicken (yum!) vs. overly creamy salmon (meh). ☕ Stone Oven Bakery Cafe ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Local favorite for brekkie. Eggs Benedict = tasty but petite! 🏨 Accommodation 🏡 Beachfront Hotel Hokitika ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Oceanfront rooms with private beach access 🌊 No AC? No problem—sea breezes + fans = perfect. Missed their restaurant due to a private event—next time! 🌿 Must-Do Activities 💎 Hokitika Gorge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tiffany-blue waters 💙 = worth the hike! Warning: Slippery rocks (I ate sand twice—embarrassing but hilarious!). 📸 Hokitika Beach Sign ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Driftwood letters = cute IG spot. Best at sunset with salty winds 🌅 #NZTravel #Hokitika #SouthIsland #RoadTripNZ #TravelTips