AnnaM
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Geraldine ▷
Peel Forest Campground
Big campground, well maintained, good facilities and very clean.
A bit more pricey though - $15 pp. Close to lots of walks around the area.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
Heaphy Track
Only had a day walk to Katipo Creek shelter and back to Kohaihai campsite but would def do the whole track one day - amazing views, beaches, forest - very unique part of South Island - a must do!
Lots of sandflies as you'd expect on West Coast.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Oparara Arch Walk
Great walk, very impressive views
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Kōhaihai Campsite
One of the best campsites we visited - beautiful views, clean toilets and secluded sites separated by bush.
Right at the entrance to the Heaphy Track - a must do when in NZ!
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Reefton ▷
Slab Hut Creek Campsite
V. nice and well maintained campground - right next to the river and the forest - some nice walks from the campground, ten minute drive from Reefton.
Clean toilets and very cheap ($5 pp).
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
McLean Falls Walk
A uphill walk to the falls but worth it - very impressive falls and there is a v.
steep walkway to the top of the falls for the more adventurous and fit!
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Papatowai ▷
Cathedral Caves Walk
Great experience, we went around 10am (it is only open in low tide) and for $5pp it is a 15 min walk to the wide beach and the caves - when we came back to the car park an hour later there was a queue
so probably best to get in first thing
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka ▷
Nugget Point / Tokata
Beautiful view - a must do whn in Catlins together with Cathedral Caves,McLean Falls and Curio Bay
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Great walk, the hut in Anchorage is brand new, v.
good facilities, lots of beaches and swimming opportunities on the way, loved it minus sandflies
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park
Good location 5 min walk to the entrance of the track.
Clean toilets, spacious sites with river running through it. Great views and friendly service.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Tōtaranui Campground
Went in October and it was mostly empty but you have to book ahead in Summer months - great spot with beautiful beach and amazing walks nearby.
The road to it is quite steep and rough (about 20km) but worth it ($9pp) - only cold showers and no lights at night in toilets.