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The ranking score percentage is used to compare and sort experiences in ranking tables. It is not necessarily a direct measurement of the quality of a particular experience as rated by its customers. I've found it a useful tool to allow me to find the best experiences with confidence. But I've also found it important to read the customer reviews before making any final judgements!
We calculate an experience's ranking score using a multi-factor data model instead of a raw data average (mean). This model takes into account several important questions. For instance - is there a trusted body of reviews? What is the age of a review and is the review from a credible source?
Below you'll find details around some of the important factors that went into calculating the ranking score for Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park.
If you have any questions or comments about our ranking score calculation please get in touch at info@rankers.co.nz. We don't believe this is perfect or complete so we're always interested in ways we might make improvements.
Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park
Valid Reviews
131 Valid Reviews
The Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience has a total of 131 valid reviews. There are no invalid reviews that are excluded from the calculation. Reviews can be excluded only when a reviewer is not verified or after an investigation by our team determines the reviewer is not genuine.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 131 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10 |
|
8% |
| 9/10 | 22 |
|
17% |
| 8/10 | 36 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 22 |
|
17% |
| 6/10 | 13 |
|
10% |
| 5/10 | 9 |
|
7% |
| 4/10 | 7 |
|
5% |
| 3/10 | 6 |
|
5% |
| 2/10 | 3 |
|
2% |
| 1/10 | 3 |
|
2% |
70.08% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park valid reviews is 70.08% and is based on 131 valid reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here as a comparison to the weighted average.
Face-to-Face Reviews
82 Face-to-Face Reviews
The Rankers team meets with travellers while they’re in New Zealand and conducts face-to-face surveys. These reviews, in our opinion, are the most trusted in the industry and represent a critical control sample. To our knowledge, we are the only travel review website in the world that has gone to this extent.
More about face-to-face reviews
Within the 131 valid reviews, the experience has 82 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 82 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 8 |
|
10% |
| 9/10 | 17 |
|
21% |
| 8/10 | 24 |
|
29% |
| 7/10 | 16 |
|
20% |
| 6/10 | 7 |
|
9% |
| 5/10 | 4 |
|
5% |
| 4/10 | 3 |
|
4% |
| 3/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 2/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 1/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
75.24% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park face-to-face reviews is 75.24% and is based on 82 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
61.65%
Rankers calculates a weighted mean as a base average on which we can improve. Individual review's ratings are given a weight based on several factors. The weight of a review determines the overall impact it'll have on the final weighted average.
Recent reviews have more weight as they are more relevant and reflect the experience as it currently operates. Over time reviews become less relevant and loose their impact on the ranking score.
Low rating reviews carry slightly less weight. This dampens the effect of very low ratings for every experience across the board. This is especially important when the experience has few reviews overall and a single negative rating can grossly mischaracterise an experience. Consistent poor reviews will still result in the experience receiving a comparitively low ranking score.
Credible sources provide reviews that can be trusted. If we have verified a reviewer is genuine via a face-to-face meeting then the review carries additional weight.
| Reviewer | Rating | Age | Relative Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Rose | 2/10 | 188 days | 48% |
| Susan Melgaard Rasmussen | 5/10 | 216 days | 79% |
| Bent Vinther 55 Rasmussen | 6/10 | 216 days | 89% |
| Alexa Flecke-Vedovelli | 8/10 | 278 days | 100% |
| Eline & Dave | 8/10 | 461 days | 92% |
| Eve Catherwood | 5/10 | 522 days | 69% |
| Laura | 7/10 | 581 days | 80% |
| Sarah Kot | 7/10 | 612 days | 78% |
| Angelina Janus | 6/10 | 612 days | 72% |
| Esther | 3/10 | 918 days | 30% |
| Shaun | 1/10 | 978 days | 20% |
| Walnstein | 6/10 | 1070 days | 34% |
| Carrie | 7/10 | 1284 days | 21% |
| Arie | 5/10 | 1312 days | 16% |
| Ray G | 4/10 | 1343 days | 13% |
| laurie M haysom | 9/10 | 1800 days | 5% |
| Murray Gamlin | 5/10 | 1953 days | 4% |
| Alexis | 4/10 | 2287 days | 3% |
| Cass | 8/10 | 2561 days | 4% |
| Michelle | 4/10 | 2653 days | 2% |
| Me | 3/10 | 2745 days | 2% |
| Mathias Hauenstein | 10/10 | 2804 days | 3% |
| HElen Bewick | 3/10 | 2835 days | 2% |
| Peter | 7/10 | 3049 days | 2% |
| Christina | 3/10 | 3049 days | 1% |
| The Weathersons | 2/10 | 3123 days | 1% |
| Johannes Bauerle | 1/10 | 3170 days | 1% |
| Lei Horton | 2/10 | 3331 days | 1% |
| Laureen Trainer | 8/10 | 3398 days | 2% |
| Iris Maatman | 4/10 | 3476 days | 1% |
| Erin Polcyn Sailer | 7/10 | 3789 days | 1% |
| Kelly Hitchins | 6/10 | 3812 days | 1% |
| Craig Ferry | 8/10 | 3836 days | 1% |
| Glinys Weller | 9/10 | 3886 days | 1% |
| Jean marc Daubenfeld | 8/10 | 3894 days | 1% |
| Sarah Carter | 8/10 | 3897 days | 1% |
| Blandine Giusti | 9/10 | 4195 days | 0% |
| Melvin Spear | 8/10 | 4225 days | 0% |
| Frank Wijnands | 7/10 | 4277 days | 0% |
| Lorcan Lennon | 8/10 | 4307 days | 0% |
| Sue H | 7/10 | 4418 days | 1% |
| Nadia R | 6/10 | 4540 days | 1% |
| Family Trip | 8/10 | 4571 days | 1% |
| Casandra Prunica | 8/10 | 4573 days | 1% |
| Emma Wallace | 9/10 | 4605 days | 1% |
| Andrew Cattanach | 9/10 | 4630 days | 1% |
| FlyingKiwiGirl | 8/10 | 4691 days | 1% |
| M Morgan | 8/10 | 4905 days | 1% |
| Sixflipflops | 3/10 | 4905 days | 0% |
| Ken Milligan | 9/10 | 4923 days | 1% |
| Puma17 | 8/10 | 4995 days | 1% |
| Kevin Desjandino | 8/10 | 5013 days | 1% |
| F Soppelsa | 7/10 | 5019 days | 1% |
| Paul Lawrence | 8/10 | 5024 days | 1% |
| Abby Rushmer | 8/10 | 5025 days | 1% |
| Rolf Zwahlen | 10/10 | 5033 days | 1% |
| Steve and Therese Dunne | 9/10 | 5038 days | 1% |
| Frederick Neilsen | 6/10 | 5038 days | 1% |
| Letitia Wenn | 8/10 | 5043 days | 1% |
| phudgb | 9/10 | 5056 days | 1% |
| Philippe Merino | 8/10 | 5292 days | 1% |
| Toby Clark | 9/10 | 5293 days | 1% |
| nztintin | 5/10 | 5301 days | 1% |
| Tim Germany | 5/10 | 5301 days | 1% |
| Webb & Muckelt | 1/10 | 5310 days | 0% |
| Barbara | 8/10 | 5311 days | 1% |
| Rebecca Richardson | 7/10 | 5312 days | 1% |
| Andrew Powell | 8/10 | 5312 days | 1% |
| Ryan Pynappels | 9/10 | 5312 days | 1% |
| Peter Holt | 8/10 | 5318 days | 1% |
| Patricia Motzheim | 10/10 | 5329 days | 1% |
| Cick Pouw | 8/10 | 5329 days | 1% |
| hanal7 | 6/10 | 5361 days | 1% |
| Dorthe | 4/10 | 5393 days | 1% |
| Mikala Dinka | 9/10 | 5393 days | 1% |
| Steve & Maggie | 9/10 | 5393 days | 1% |
| Anders Rathleff | 9/10 | 5408 days | 1% |
| damaca | 8/10 | 5453 days | 1% |
| neilqecosse | 9/10 | 5483 days | 1% |
| GoodTimes | 10/10 | 5575 days | 1% |
| Edward Marhi | 9/10 | 5633 days | 1% |
| Iain Campbell | 7/10 | 5645 days | 1% |
| Peter & Angela Brown | 10/10 | 5657 days | 1% |
| Fam de Kruyf | 9/10 | 5664 days | 1% |
| Stephen Shearer | 8/10 | 5664 days | 1% |
| Michael Assfalg | 6/10 | 5666 days | 1% |
| Julie Pasquignon | 7/10 | 5668 days | 1% |
| Erin Dumbauld | 7/10 | 5668 days | 1% |
| Gert Vogelaers | 9/10 | 5670 days | 1% |
| Jeff Cerjan | 7/10 | 5674 days | 1% |
| Ron Pantzer | 8/10 | 5676 days | 1% |
| Darren Bruestle | 9/10 | 5682 days | 1% |
| Vanderhorst | 6/10 | 5683 days | 1% |
| Gerry Nichols | 8/10 | 5690 days | 1% |
| Kristie | 8/10 | 5718 days | 1% |
| Rob | 9/10 | 5949 days | 1% |
| Haley & Jason | 8/10 | 5964 days | 1% |
| Brett & Tanille | 8/10 | 6020 days | 1% |
| Marcia & Bruce | 6/10 | 6022 days | 1% |
| Brian_Val | 10/10 | 6035 days | 1% |
| Senel | 7/10 | 6039 days | 1% |
| Faurack | 10/10 | 6039 days | 1% |
| Sue | 9/10 | 6045 days | 1% |
| Otto | 7/10 | 6059 days | 1% |
| Etienne VanD | 10/10 | 6080 days | 1% |
| mariak | 3/10 | 6108 days | 0% |
| andres | 7/10 | 6114 days | 1% |
| pthreadgood | 6/10 | 6120 days | 1% |
| Gary Brown | 8/10 | 6124 days | 1% |
| Douglas Beresford | 8/10 | 6124 days | 1% |
| Kirsty McGrath | 7/10 | 6126 days | 1% |
| Terry J | 10/10 | 6132 days | 1% |
| Philip Ryott | 4/10 | 6132 days | 1% |
| Sena | 7/10 | 6132 days | 1% |
| Tait Suridge | 10/10 | 6133 days | 1% |
| Susan Fielder | 7/10 | 6152 days | 1% |
| johannac | 9/10 | 6241 days | 1% |
| Andrew Lonsdale | 5/10 | 6350 days | 1% |
| HelenPalmer | 8/10 | 6354 days | 1% |
| LowerD | 8/10 | 6366 days | 1% |
| Andrew Biddle | 9/10 | 6368 days | 1% |
| RonB | 8/10 | 6378 days | 1% |
| Andrew Wilson | 7/10 | 6383 days | 1% |
| JeremyE | 8/10 | 6384 days | 1% |
| LucyT | 5/10 | 6384 days | 1% |
| Suzie Lechner | 5/10 | 6386 days | 1% |
| LindaV | 6/10 | 6400 days | 1% |
| Tolsten | 7/10 | 6408 days | 1% |
| KuzakUSA | 4/10 | 6410 days | 1% |
| Lucy | 6/10 | 6415 days | 1% |
| Visken | 7/10 | 6415 days | 1% |
Adjustments
Several adjustments to the weighted average are added to improve relevancy and credibility. These adjustments apply equally to all experiences that meet the criteria.
Sample Size Adjustment
No Adjustment
A reasonable number of reviews are necessary in order for the average to be credible and for an experience to take a prime position within the ranking tables. As such, experiences with only a few reviews have a moderated score. This does not mean that the experience or the reviews can't be trusted. The Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-2.35% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 90 days. However the Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
In addition, an experience's ranking score may be adjusted for each day there is no new ranking. After 1 day the adjustment comes into effect. The maximum number of days that can be adjusted for is 200 days. Due to the seasonal nature of many businesses, this adjustment is applied dynamically throughout the year.
The Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience has been adjusted for 174 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 171 | -2.31% |
| 172 | -2.32% |
| 173 | -2.33% |
| 174 | -2.35% |
| 175 | -2.36% |
| 176 | -2.37% |
| 177 | -2.39% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
14.54% Adjustment
Every experience's review score is adjusted to balance out the disproportional number of negative reviews that are contributed.
You won't be surprised to learn that disgruntled customers are more likely to leave a review than happy ones. They are motivated to share their experience and warn others. We consider this a good thing and it's why reading the reviews is important. However we've learned it can misrepresent the experience in a more overall sense.
We apply a balancing adjustment to counteract this effect and ensure the ranking score is a more fair representation of the experience. This adjustment is applied equally to all experiences.
Final Ranking Score
74%
The final ranking score once any adjustments, ratings, and rounding has been applied. This value is recalculated each day and a short rolling average is applied. Therefore it may not be precisely accurate based on the other values presented.