Ian Garner
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Britz Campervans
Good airport pickup.
Customer service support good in responding to occasional van problems.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Strenuous, many steps in second hour.
Good views on ascent and descent but low cloud and rain obliterated views near the summit.
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Te Puke ▷
Dotterel Point Overnight Campervan Parking
Site surrounded on 3 sides by sea.
Stunning views all around. Toilets close by. Excellent free site.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Mangawhai ▷
Port Albert Recreation Reserve
Beautiful beach and pier-side setting.
Tranquil location. Clean toilets close by. Great place to remember New Zealand by. Free site.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Taupo Information Centre
Good local knowledge - helpful, courteous staff.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Beachcomber Fun Cruises
Morning taxi to Queen Charlotte Track was very efficient.
Return taxi was substituted by the mail boat, but was one hour late in arriving.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames ▷
Kauaeranga Valley
A very helpful assistant gave us personalised ideas to suit our needs.
Very good local knowledge.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia ▷
Hole in the Rock Cruise
Provided a wide variety of experiences with knowledgable and helpful staff.
A thoroughly entertaining day out!
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia ▷
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Knowledgeable tour guide.
Very good cultural display in traditional Maori setting.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Ohau Point Seal Colony
Stunning views of seal pups swimming in shallow rock pools at close quarters.
Like a natural history video - but in real life!
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Queen Charlotte Track
24km, demanding, uphill stretches, but excellent views through sometimes dense forestation.
Very enjoyable!
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia ▷
Unahi Reserve
Fishing boat launch site used extensively by locals.
No facilities - felt quite unsafe next to disused fish processing sheds. Free site.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Kerosene Creek
Remote hot water spring.
Beautiful location. Never to be forgotten swimming in very hot water pool.