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Matthew Franklin
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Waitomo ▷
Black Water Rafting Labyrinth Tour
Black labryinth tour through Waitomo Caves.
Hard to explain if you have not done it, it is so unlike anything else. Tubing through a cave illuminated by the magical blue lights of the glow worms. Mind blowing. And you get soup - what are you waiting for?
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Wellington Waterfront Motorhome Park
$50 for a powered site slap in the centre of the city, right on the docks.
Perfect for getting an early ferry. 1 hour free wifi, good bathrooms, free parking all day.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Mount / Mt Eden (Maungawhau)
A city centre volcano?
Bonkers! On the coast to coast Auckland walk which also takes in the Auckland Museum which is a real treasure trove.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Worth all the pain (and there is plenty).
A proper challenge but wonderfully rewarding. Incomparable views, volcanoes, lakes, forests, you name it, do it!!
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Wellington Cable Car
Cute little tram which rattles you to the hill top where the views easily justify the cheap fare.
Stop off halfway up and you might be lucky enough to watch a cricket match at the trackside university ground.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite
Beautiful riverside location.
No facilities except toilets, but who cares when the site is this sweet and free!
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Worth paying just to see the Lady Knox Geyser blowing right on cue.
The walk through the other thermal area is beautiful and awesome in equal measure - don't mess with mother nature!
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
The Redwoods
Choice of several well marked walks through the forest.
Not the wildest excursion, but very pleasant and we got to see a geyser erupting for good measure.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaikohe ▷
Labyrinth Woodworks and Maze
A wooden maze that takes you up and down stairs and around the bend.
Good old fashioned fun.