Today, she talks to Craig Rutland, proprietor of Last Light Lodge and Cafe, Tuatapere, Southland. The shop had wooden floors, a big U-shaped counter and two cranky old petrol pumps out front, it was very 1950s. They wouldn't take staff in the hotel, so I ended up at the backpackers thinking I'd just stay a night but it was wonderful. Then I went to China where there were so many wonderful food experiences. When people come to Tuatapere, they're surprised how quiet it is, although there's lots to do here.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2017 04:00 UTC