{"id":10560,"date":"2018-08-13T16:28:11","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T21:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=10560"},"modified":"2021-01-11T14:39:25","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T20:39:25","slug":"road-tripping-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things to Look For When Road Tripping in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some would say New Zealand was made for road trips.&nbsp; It\u2019s a small country but there\u2019s plenty to see on the way, from enormous craters and volcanoes to secluded beaches and sheltered forests. Here is a&nbsp;quick itinerary and things to look for when Road Tripping in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"10573\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/attachment\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"5184,2916\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Road Tripping in New Zealand | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-10573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/jean-pierre-brungs-105658-unsplash-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">An empty bending road near the towering Mount Cook Photo by Jean-Pierre Brungs on Unsplash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">WHAT IS IN THIS POST<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c3ecfb311f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c3ecfb311f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#New_Zealand_road_trip_Itinerary\" title=\"New Zealand road trip Itinerary\">New Zealand road trip Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#1_Forbidden_roads\" title=\"1. Forbidden roads\">1. Forbidden roads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#2_Tricky_corners\" title=\"2. Tricky corners\">2. Tricky corners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#3_Herds_of_sheep\" title=\"3. Herds of sheep\">3. Herds of sheep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#4_Places_to_stop\" title=\"4. Places to stop\">4. Places to stop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#The_best_one-day_walks_in_New_Zealand\" title=\"The best one-day walks in New Zealand:\">The best one-day walks in New Zealand:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#5_Destinations_away_from_the_tourist_trail\" title=\"5. Destinations away from the tourist trail\">5. Destinations away from the tourist trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/#6_New_experiences\" title=\"6. New experiences\">6. New experiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Zealand_road_trip_Itinerary\"><\/span><strong>New Zealand road trip Itinerary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<strong> Day 1<\/strong>: Start by exploring Auckland, then drive to Hamilton to see the Waikato River. You can also stop in Waitomo to see the glowworm caves.<br>\u2022 <strong>Day 2<\/strong>: Drive from Hamilton to Rotorua. Stroll around the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park and learn about Rotorua\u2019s volcanic activity.<br>\u2022 <strong>Day 3<\/strong>: Drive from Rotorua to Lake Taupo, then enjoy kayaking on the waters.<br>\u2022 <strong>Day 4<\/strong>: Drive from Lake Taupo to Palmerston North. Palmerston North has a lot of culture to discover, including the New Zealand Rugby Museum.<br>\u2022 <strong>Day 5<\/strong>: Drive from Palmerston North to Wellington. Wellington is New Zealand\u2019s capital city and has an excellent food scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport links in New Zealand are generally good, particularly in the larger cities, but taking a road trip will give you much more freedom, and the ability to travel at your own pace.&nbsp;Unlike&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/iceland\/a-week-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland<\/a>, you don\u2019t need a 4 Wheel drive for New Zealand, any basic Sedan would be good as roads are in great condition and all major landmarks are accessible via paved roads.&nbsp;So, what should you look out for on your road trip? Grab your driving license and let\u2019s get going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Forbidden_roads\"><\/span><strong>1. Forbidden roads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While main roads and smaller roads are generally in very good condition, there are some which are considered too narrow or too uneven to be driven on, so stay alert and stick to a safe route.\u00a0If you\u2019re renting a car then the company should provide you with a list of forbidden roads \u2014 make sure you read it before you set off on your trip. And don\u2019t forget to check your insurance policy. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1cover.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1Cover<\/a>, 1 in 6 travellers had to make a claim in 2016, so although accidents aren\u2019t common, they do happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-attachment-id=\"24667\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/attachment\/new-zealand-drive\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,719\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"new-zealand-drive\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-1024x575.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-1024x575.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-528x297.jpg 528w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-zealand-drive.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Tricky_corners\"><\/span><strong>2. Tricky corners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the more rural roads can be bendy, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes! Slow down as you approach each corner and watch out for the recommended speed limit, which will be displayed on a yellow sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Herds_of_sheep\"><\/span><strong>3. Herds of sheep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you read that right: occasionally you may have to share New Zealand\u2019s roads with farm animals. The best thing to do is slow right down and keep your distance \u2014 you may even need to come to a complete stop. Listen to instructions from the farmer if they give them, and avoid beeping your horn and causing panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"24666\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/attachment\/newzealand_3\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NewZealand_3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NewZealand_3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NewZealand_3.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NewZealand_3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NewZealand_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NewZealand_3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NewZealand_3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NewZealand_3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Not so camera shy lambs Photo by Tim Marshall on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Places_to_stop\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">4. Places to stop<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, the whole idea of a road trip is to drive, but New Zealand has such a beautiful variety of landscapes that it\u2019s worth stopping frequently so you can take them all in. Taking frequent breaks is also good for your concentration and energy levels, especially if you\u2019re the person who\u2019s driving. Head out on foot to admire the view and enjoy the flowers and the fresh air while road tripping in New Zealand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lupins in New Zealand bloom from spring to summer (September-February), with peak lupin season is usually from mid-November until right after Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"10574\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/attachment\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"kassey-downard-268987-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash-1024x678.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash-1024x678.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"When do lupines bloom in New Zealand | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-10574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash-640x424.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kassey-downard-268987-unsplash-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A field with column-like clusters of lupine flowers in various shades of pink and purple&nbsp;Photo by&nbsp;Kassey Downard&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_one-day_walks_in_New_Zealand\"><\/span><strong>The best one-day walks in New Zealand:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss these one day walks\/hikes and add them to your road tripping Itinerary in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Twilight-Te Werahi Loop: <\/strong>A flat, winding track that takes you through lush forests and across clean, unspoilt beaches.<br>\u2022<strong> Medlands Beach to Anchorage:<\/strong> Park the car, hop on a boat, and cruise over to the start of this 11km track. You\u2019ll hike through fern forests and over golden sand, with picturesque views at every turn.<br>\u2022<strong> Key Summit:<\/strong> Hike through alpine woodland to the summit, which reveals valleys and mountains as far as the eye can see and only takes about an hour and a half to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Destinations_away_from_the_tourist_trail\"><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\">5. Destinations away from the tourist trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand\u2019s most popular attractions are definitely worth a visit \u2014 they\u2019re popular for a reason \u2014 but take some time to step away from the more traditional destinations. You never know what you might find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"10572\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/oceania\/new-zealand\/road-tripping-in-new-zealand\/attachment\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3424,4280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hamish-clark-365162-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash-819x1024.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash-819x1024.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Wanaka\u2019s famous solitary tree in New Zealand | Outside Suburbia \" class=\"wp-image-10572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash-16x20.jpg 16w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/hamish-clark-365162-unsplash-600x750.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption>Lake Wanaka\u2019s famous solitary tree Photo by&nbsp;Hamish Clark&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_New_experiences\"><\/span><strong>6. 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