Dieter Mangold
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Very nice walkway with platforms to view the blowholes and the rock formations.
Very crowded.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Penguin Watch
Rain stopped for 30 minutes, very impressive, be there in the morning so no other people, saw penguins, everything peaceful and quiet.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Brought up with water taxis and walked down.
Very nice and easy walk along the coast, some beautiful bathing beaches along the way. Many people there.
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Waihi ▷
Bowentown Beach Holiday Park
Not too big, still familiar.
Very direct beach access, very clean and enough showers and toilets, friendly staff and not expensive.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Waitomo ▷
Spellbound Ltd
Spellbound is a small company which did a very personal and no-so-obvious-commercial tour to the Glowworm caves.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Royal Albatross Centre
Helps to keep these birds in New Zealand, good tour with lots of information while not disturbing the birds.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Excellent hike, gorgeous landscape, very well organised with shuttle service back to starting point.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Glentanner Park
Quite expensive, very poor facilities, uneven areas for campervans.
Quite close to Mount Cook though.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Doubtful Sound ▷
Doubtful Sound Day Cruise
Ok, we had top weather condition but anyway; great tour, friendly staff and drivers, no other chance to visit that area.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Dolphin Watch
Rain stopped for 30 minutes, very impressive, be there in the morning so no other people, saw penguins, everything peaceful and quiet.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Kea Campers
Top service, friendly staff, nice new vans, very well equipped.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Greymouth ▷
Jacksons Retreat Campervan Holiday Park
Quite small but very nice campground, friendly hosts and great facilities.
Unfortunately loads of sandflies.