On the Beach Backpackers - Whitianga, New Zealand
April 2, 2009
Yes, it was on the beach, but across the road and a long grassy strip before reaching it. This place was a rambling and cobbled together hostel of many different buildings and units. We spent two nights in two different rooms and found it serviceable if a bit pricey. They advertise it online as convenient to Hot Water Beach (dig your own hot tub in the sand) and Cathedral Cove (in the new Prince Caspian film), but it is a good 30 - 40 minutes drive to each. It is a bit more convenient I suppose if you take the passenger ferry and then ride a bike for 20 minutes or so.
WGGSH? - No
WWSHA? - Maybe, but there must be something better out there.
Nicky and Graeme’s - Christchurch, New Zealand
April 1, 2009
Spending time with Nicky and Graeme in their home in Christchurch was a real treat. We met them at our hostel in Hiroshima, Japan and they amazingly welcomed all five of us to their home three times, fed us, celebrated three birthdays with us, lent us camping equipment, provided advice for our time in New Zealand and treated us like family (maybe even better than!). Jack may have said it best the day before we were to leave their house for the final time, “The North Island won’t be the same because we won’t have anywhere like Nicki and Graeme’s to stay!”
We don’t know how to thank them enough for helping make our time in New Zealand so wonderful. Thanks again!
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