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Roy Matthieu
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Rangitoto Summit Track
A nice loop track around the Island.
You can also walk until the summit where a lookout is waiting for you. Enjoy the 360 degree view of Motutapu Island, Auckland Bay and many other islands.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Kawhia ▷
Oparau Roadhouse and Bills Backpackers
A place in the middle of nowhere but with all inclusive services (hot shower if you ask the owner, toilet, fuel station, dairy, restaurant).
WIFI available. Just perfect.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei ▷
Abbey Caves
3 caves to discover the glowworms.
You just need a light and a good pair of shoes. The first cave is a little bit dangerous when you have water up to the abdomen.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Sky Tower
An amazing view at the top of the tower.
360 degree panorama. It is really something to do if you come to Auckland. But it is a little expensive $18 per person, and can be crowded during the summer.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
The best way to cross from the North Island to the South Island.
The ferry boat has got a lot of space, free WIFI and above all there is a scenic view of the Sounds before the arrival in Picton.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
North Egmont Carparks
A great spot to spend the night before the 8 hour track to Mt Egmont Summit.
Facilities available, overnight toilet (with light), drinking water and DOC centre next to the carpark.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Wellington Cable Car
Come back in the past with this old way of transport.
Once you have reached the top you could enjoy the whole view of the Capital. Also it is the start of a nice walkway with a rose garden on the way.
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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Whanganui River ▷
Wanganui isite Visitor Information Centre
A well designed area with couch and free WIFI.
The i-Site is just next to the river which is very pleasant.
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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Masterton ▷
Castle Point Lighthouse Walk
My favourite spot in the south of the North Island.
The lighthouse and the cove and the beach are just awesome. A free overnight car park as well to enjoy the twilight and the sunset.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Orewa ▷
Gulf Harbour
An overnight carpark with toilets and picnic tables.
Lots of motorhomes but a lot of space. The view in the morning is just amazing, you can see the Mount Rangitoto and the bay of Auckland.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ New Plymouth ▷
New Plymouth isite Visitor Information Centre
A modern i-Site with an informative movie broadcast on a big screen to promote the attractions of the region.
Very helpful staff. And an impressive interactive map of Mt Egmont, the most popular site!!
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Hutt Valley ▷
Orongorongo Track
A very popular walk not so far from Wellington.
3 hours return but it is a very pleasant walk along the river and for all levels. Under the shades of the trees and very peaceful!