3. The drive to Gladstone
Right out of the drive, left at the
end then right at Margrain and you are on your way.
The road winds its way through
delightful countryside and into the Gladstone valley where there are some
fantastic emerging vinyards. Along the way you will see Stonehenge
Aotearoa, Parkvale mushrooms and a trip into Gladstone is worthwhile if
only for the Gladstone Pub!
4. Putangirua pinnacles
Drive towards Cape Palliser and on the way you will pass
this hidden wonder which has been called "New Zealands answer to the Grand
Canyon". Peter Jackson has used it as a set, few people know about
it.
A half hour walk will take you into the Pinnacles,
amazing.
Carry on towards Cape Palliser and you can stop for
lunch in Ngawi which has the highest number of tractors per capita of any
town in the world! To finish off you can go and see all the seals hanging
out on the rocks and climb up to the Lighthouse (If you are
fit!)
Some of the road is gravel but any car can do
it!
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