Time to revisit New Zealand again, this time the tip of the South Island, or more precisely, the Golden Bay area. Think of it as the Byron Bay of the South Island, only on a much smaller scale and probably how Byron was 15 years ago. Why? It’s the sunniest/warmest place on the South Island, is by the sea, and has a thriving alternative lifestyle community. But unlike Byron, which is accessible from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, this place is more isolated, accessible only via a dodgy mountain pass!