Ocean’s Beach, Northlands
Journal entry from May 3, 2018 I'm at a beautiful camp spot by the pacific. We spent last night sitting on a dune watching dogs run into the waves. The locals here live in beautiful houses by the ocean with large
The Northlands
Journal entry from May 7th, 2018 The Northlands offer a splendor of untouched coasts next to towering cliffs alive with flora. Russell is a cute little town that was once the first European settlement (possibly in this area, you can never
Milford Sound
My hostel mate in Te Anau said that she almost did not do Milford Sound until someone told her "No, Milford Sound is why you come to New Zealand." While Lord of the Rings certainly brought a fresh wave of
Along the Southern Scenic Route
Invercargill is not much to see, however it does has an airport, if you need. Invercargill is an industrial little port town full of Longshoremen. It seemed everyone was wearing the "Invercargill uniform" of bright orange with reflective strips. We
A Murder Mystery and a Happy Place
At Mclean Falls there was a sign for a missing person. Jordan and I regarded the sign a curiosity for what happened and a sincere hope that he is found. He looked like a nice guy, an older working class
Best Camper Van Site in The Catlins
Van life diaries: Purakaunui Bay. This is a DOC campsite, so it's $13 per person to sleep. It has breathtaking views of the bay. If you are on a surf trip, spend a couple days here. At the end of