Sarah Strong
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Blenheim isite Visitor Information Centre
Nice building.
Helpful lady who recommended great accommodation for us and gave good advice on cycle touring the wineries.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
Beautiful walk done later afternoon/sunset time.
Stunning made even better by a stop at Kaikoura Seafood BBQ.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mueller Hut Route
Tough initially up the 2,200 steps to Sealy Tarns, then really enjoyable scramble up to the hut.
Rewarded on the way down when the sun and Mount Cook came out.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs ▷
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
Got a 2 day pass, not sure if this was necessary but had a great time both days!!
Better to go late afternoon/evening as a bit quieter.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
Fantastic place.
Good shop, nice toilets, good knowledge about tracks, weather and more. Fantastic exhibition about climbing in the area.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Banks Peninsula ▷
French Farm
Fantastic, beautiful freedom camping spot right next to Akaroa Harbour.
Beautiful.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy ▷
Kinloch Campsite
Beautiful setting on shores of Lake Wakatipu, however it was extremely cramped and busy and a gentleman came up and asked us to move, very rudely as we were blocking a boat ramp despite there being no
signpost or indication to support we were.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Kiwi Campers New Zealand
Couple of mechanical faults along the way - one time they were fantastic and helpful.
The other time they did not really want to know.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Penguin Watch
Went down approx 7-7.30pm.
The ranger was fantastic and suggested a rock for us to sit on, penguins walked past us about 3 metres away!! Great couple of hours!!
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Manapouri ▷
Adventure Kayak & Cruise
Absolutely fantastic!!
Very accommodating when we had to rearrange due to van troubles. When we got round to doing it - brilliant day. The guide was great, really special experience. Lovely tea, coffee, soup and biscuits too!!
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Watson's Way Backpackers Lodge
A lodge type accommodation with a couple of spaces for campervans in the back.
Fantastic place with very lovely and kind owners. Great facilities and in beautiful gardens.