Good as GOLD!
That spectacular spit
A 35km hook of golden sand protruding from the top of the South Island like a kiwi’s beak, Farewell Spit has fascinated me ever since I first examined a map of Aotearoa – and the only way to properly explore it is a 6.5-hour 4WD bus adventure via Farewell Spit Tours (farewellspit.co.nz).
As my group hurtled across the beach toward the lighthouse at the tip, dodging patches of
