Cape Palliser - Southernmost Point of the North Island
Kia Ora and Howdy! Its Madison with Queen of the South Co . Here to bring you some tips and personal insight on immigrating and living in Aotearoa New Zealand. Today I want to share some things to do around Cape Palliser, which is the southernmost point on the North Island of New Zealand! Cape Palliser is roughly 2 hours from Wellington, depending on your starting point. It is located in the Wairarapa Region - home to wine, a fake Stonehenge and James Cameron! Its definitely off the beaten path, with parts of the road at the final stretch being gravel! (4 wheel drive would be handy in some areas, but not a necessity). It's semi-remote with no gas stations or grocery stores, so stock up appropriately in Featherston or Martinborough before heading down! Here are some highlights from our trip in and around the area which I'll detail below! Other than buying some ice cream at the food truck or a cold drink at the "only bar for miles", all of these were free ! Cape Pall...