Nina Helmling
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei ▷
Mount Manaia Track
Steep 40 minute climb up Mount Manaia - rewarded by absolutely magnificent views over the various bays at Whangarei Heads.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Coast Track
Easy walks, paradise bays, possible to combine with kayaking as well, the north is prettier than the south.
Do not skip it.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Marahau Water Taxis
Very cramped but otherwise the fastest way to get from A to B in the Abel Tasman Park.
Nice surprise tractor ride in the end!
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Museum of New Zealand
Only minus point: too much awesomeness and interesting stuff!!
Do not even plan to see everything to learn as much as you want.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Rental Car Village
Cheap, local, friendly, easy.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Separation Point Walk and Seal Colony
Bring your camping stove and have a luxury coffee break at the tip of the park, watching seals and the ocean.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Kahu Kayaks
Great fun, good help for freedom kayaking.
They book campgrounds etc as well; weather report could have been better, also more information about the route times. Very good instructions though.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Tōtaranui Campground
One of the less attractive DOC sites, big patch of grass to share for everybody, walk a bay further and you are back in paradise.