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Brian
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Nelson ▷
Nelson Bone Carving Studio
You can buy some carved bone jewelry or you can have a great time making your own treasure.
We enjoyed meeting new people and learning how to carve bone. No previous experience necessary. Best of all, when we got home we got to show our friends the beautiful jewelry we made!
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Interislander Ferry
Very nice for a ferry ride.
The whole operation was run very smoothly. We got our campervan on and off very quickly. The boat's facilities were clean as well.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro National Park
Good place to plan your time in Tongariro.
Knowledgeable, friendly staff will help you decide what to do and what not to do.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Methven ▷
Aoraki Balloon Safaris
What a great time!
As two people with a fear of heights, we found the balloon just floating was tranquil and relaxing. When you sign up you become part of the crew, so expect to help set up and repack the balloon. Martyn our pilot/guide was fantastic and made our balloon ride extra enjoyable. Paul was waiting at our landing with champagne breakfast.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Methven ▷
Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground
Beautiful campground located right on the river.
The toilets and showers were very clean, but use them before dark as there are no lights. Still a very nice place to camp.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park
Nice campground and friendly staff.
Very clean shower house. Located in a beautiful area a little off the beaten path.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Moeraki Boulders
Interesting.
Well worth the short amount of time required to stop and see these wonders of nature.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Very nice walk with a wide variety of thermal features.
The surroundings as you walk the trail are beautiful. We would count it as a must see.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Waitomo ▷
Spellbound Ltd
Two cave tours and both were fun and interesting.
We really enjoyed the boat ride in the glowworm cave. Definitely worth seeing.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Tokoroa ▷
Lake Maraetai Camping Reserve
Very pretty lake.
Lots of birds. Don't expect to plug in. No one there seemed to be aware of any powered sites in the park. Still a nice place to park and the location fit well in our travel plans.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Te Pā Tū Maori Cultural Experience
Really liked the show and the cultural demonstrations.
The people are very friendly. Good food and plenty of it. My wife suggest a snack before you go as the meal was served at about 9 P.M.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Palmerston ▷
Shag Point / Matakaea
Great place to see the penguins coming in from the sea.
We were there around 8 P.M. and saw about half a dozen of them come in. Nice blind to watch from. The trail is a little on the steep side.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Franz Josef ▷
Franz Josef Heli Hike
One of the best way too expensive things we did in NZ.
The ride was nice and the guides were great. The scenery was SPECTACULAR!
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Franz Josef ▷
Rainforest Retreat
Very nice place to camp.
Beautiful location with even more beautiful views. Everything was clean. Easy walk to glacier tours and restaurants.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Cable Bay ▷
Cable Bay Holiday Park
Beautiful location just off the bay.
Exceptionally clean facilities and friendly campground host. Well worth the drive down the winding narrow road.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
New Zealand Frontiers
First impressions are lasting impressions.
Kenrick exemplified the friendliness and hospitality of the NZ people. From the first enquiry to dropping the campervan off when returning home, Kenrick made every step a pleasant experience. The campervan was in excellent condition and performed beautifully on our entire trip. The best thing we can say is that we would rent from Kenrick again.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle
Very nice way to see Abel Tasman when you don't have time to walk the tracks.
We saw a lot of scenery and wildlife on our three hour ride. Plenty of time given for photo opportunities.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Motueka ▷
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Pretty place to stay right in town.
Grounds and facilities were very well maintained. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Wellington Waterfront Motorhome Park
Very expensive parking spot in downtown Wellington with power, toilets and showers.
The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. A great place to wait for your ferry ride.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Matamata ▷
Rings Scenic Tours
As LOTR fans we had a great time and enjoyed the tour more than we thought we would.
Our guide Jack gave interesting info on how the movies were made. Very little signage to direct you to the location.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Hahei ▷
Hot Water Beach
It's all about where you dig!
We dug a hole and got no hot water. Five feet away there was water too hot to touch. Bring a shovel. The beach was a little crowded.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Matamata ▷
Opal Hot Springs Holiday Park
Very pretty campground, convenient location, and friendly, helpful staff.
We enjoyed a soak in the hot pool .The facilities could definitely use some updating.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whitianga ▷
Cooks Beach Resort
Very nice campground with clean and well equipped facilities.
We did get a rude greeting from the campground host even though we had e-mailed him asking about late arrival.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Hahei ▷
Cathedral Cove Walk
Beautiful walk down to Cathedral Cove on well maintained and well marked trail.
The beach and the rock formations were fantastic.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Matamata ▷
Wairere Falls Track
Beautiful falls!
Long walk with lots of stairs. Still worth the time and effort to see.