Jane Cullum
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Nice beaches, clear water.
Can be noisy with water taxis and large groups doing the track. You can have extra luggage forwarded so you do not have to carry heavy rucksacks.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whangamata ▷
Opoutere Coastal Camping
5mins walk to the beach.
Very quiet, peaceful, 4km white sandy beach.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Motueka ▷
Shambhala Beach Hostel
Were spent 2 1/2 months altogether camping here - often had campsite to ourselves.
Hostel is right on the beach in Golden Bay with beautiful grounds.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
Heaphy Track
Long track but a variety of scenery.
Terrible sandflies at the Heaphy Hut! You can have extra luggage forwarded so you do not have to carry heavy rucksacks.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Punakaiki Beach Camp
Very nice quiet site, lovely grounds, cabins and tent sites available.
Need to bring own cooking equipment/plates etc.