Kath Tonkin
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Twizel ▷
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking
A freedom site along the south shore of Lake Pukaki - secluded spots right on the waters edge and next to the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail - stunning views of Aoraki.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Murchison ▷
Matiri Valley & 1000 Acre Plateau Tracks
Very hard, very steep climb from the lake but a stunning plateau area at the top, huts, night sky up there is amazing.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Taieri Gorge Railway
Everyday from Dunedin Railway Station to Middlemarch and back - beautiful journey up an impressively built railway.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Reefton ▷
Reefton Information Centre
Friendly staff, a surprising amount of activities for the outdoor enthusiast in this area that few would imagine until visiting this centre.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Kōhaihai Campsite
Beautiful location, nikau forests, driftwood fires on the beach in the evening, great sunsets (have to mention sandflies - but just deal with them).
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Greymouth ▷
Croesus Track
From Blackball to Barrytown (please visit the Blackball Hilton Hotel).
Birthplace of NZ Labour Party. Beautiful views - hut near the top, old gold trail.