Clare Cannon
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Fox River Caves and Ballroom Overhang walk
Amazing track to get there, 15-20m of overhanging rock, completely dry.
Nice swim spots nearby, many river crossings though!
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Wanaka Wastebusters
Very nice place to collect some odd but useful stuff.
We bought a tent for $5 and found climbing shoes for really cheap. Nice place when you travel cheap and need camping stuff.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Fox Glacier ▷
Fox Glacier Guiding
Very expensive but definitely an experience when you have never done it before.
Be sure you are in a group with people who are on the same level of experience. Nice to have some climbing experience.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Beautiful spot!
A bit hard to get to when hitchhiking though.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Inland Pack Track
Awesome views, the middle just before you reach the campsite is the best.
Be prepared for many river crossings - bring sandals! Do not attempt after heavy rain.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Haast ▷
Lake Paringa Campsite
Nice spot, great lake swimming and nice shaded tent areas.
Many sandflies though!
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Mt Aspiring National Park
They helped us to find a cheap tent and told us about Wastebusters (so not just DOC-related help).
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Hokitika ▷
Riverview Cottage and Cabins
Lovely place to stay for a little while.
Very nice facilities, homely! Have their own greenhouse and veggies and are happy to share them!!
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Westport ▷
The West Coast Brewery
Amazing place to meet some locals.
Every Wednesday all locals come around to drink beer over there. Have a good chat with them and lucky as we are they invite you to come over to their house for a good BBQ!