I tell you, the world is so small!! I bumped into a colleague at Hotel SO when we were checking out. Met him again at the car rental company, Apex, just 5min walk from Hotel SO. We got our car, this time, a much better one – Toyota Corolla 1.8L.
Our rented carThe drive was pretty smooth, with sections of mountainous and windy roads but awesome scenic views on Arthur’s Pass!
We saw this at a rest stop along the way. If you come well-equipped with helmet, headlight, proper footwear and wet suit, you can explore the cave on your own. It says, "It's dark, cold and wet." 
Beautiful Arthur's Pass!Accommodation:
Shining Star Chalets & Accommodation – ND85/night for an ensuite room and part kitchenette. Room was good enough except for the mini TV but the surrounding was great! They had a little farm with animals including ducks, horse, pigs, and goats. Pretty much a farm stay already!! Haha!!
Bed. Part kitchenette is on the left.
Bathroom
View of the entire place, by the beach
One of the farm animals.. Hokitika is a small town but famous for jade and ruby stones. We had planned to go for walks in the vicinity but it was so cold and rainy!! We couldn’t even go watch glow worms, which was just 5min across where we stay, free self-guided sanctuary ;(
Hokitika town centre... and the rain which didn't go away...
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