Erica Moorhouse
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whangamata ▷
Opoutere Coastal Camping
Off the beaten track but great campsite with only short walk through pine trees to huge deserted Pacific Ocean beach.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames ▷
Tapu Creek Campervan Park
Very friendly, small scale campsite off West Road.
Short way into hills and swimming access in the river next to the site.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Taranaki Falls
2 hour well signposted walking track.
Great views of 2 volcanoes and varied environment (forest, open moor and riverside) Good for someone wanting shortish walk. Great waterfall.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Great location opposite Visitor Centre.
Good facilities and great access to walking tracks. Cool pub down the road with full pint of beer and pool tables.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi ▷
Tokaanu Canal Kayaks
Great kayak - out for about 3 hours.
Winding streams, canal and Lake Taupo and back past some thermal pool activity.