South Island, New Zealand｜The azure blue and the fragrance of firewood in the rain｜One-day trip to Hanmer Springs & Maruia Falls

｜Itinerary Suggestions｜ On this day of driving inland from the west coast of the South Island, the route was arranged as a small "scenery-oriented" tour. We stopped at Maruia Falls marked on the map, then continued to Hanmer Springs, and finally arrived at the holiday park in the mountains to check in and rest. ｜Transportation methods and road conditions｜ Maruia Falls is located along the highway and can be visited when driving from Westport or Nelson to Hanmer Springs. The signs along the way are clear and the road conditions are good. The parking lot is right next to the waterfall, which is very convenient. The town of Hanmer Springs is also easy to drive in, with accommodation and restaurants concentrated in it. If you want to arrange accommodation, you can choose a holiday park that is far away from the main street and close to the mountains. When the weather is good, you can even see the mountain scenery surrounded by clouds and mist. ｜Recommendations｜ Even in bad weather, the water in Hanmer Springs is still clear and blue, as if it glows naturally without any lighting. It is so naturally beautiful that it seems unscientific. The unexpected stop at Maruia Falls was a pleasant surprise. The waterfall is just as majestic as the popular attractions. Even on a cloudy day, you can still feel the green water. #AprilGoodDestinations2025