Philip Schumann
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
Pillar Point Lighthouse Track
Stunning headland walk with sheer cliffs, seals, water caves, views, views, views.
Go three minutes past lighthouse for total view of Farewell Spit. Take the road back or hitchhike 2-3 hours.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
Wharariki Beach Holiday Park
Absolutely amazing place.
Awesome beach (20 min walk), clean and new facilities, peacocks and horses on site, friendly people, remote place without dump station and sometimes water shortage so do that before! $18 per person and $5 power, $2 shower.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Karamea Connections
Wanted a taxi service from Fenian carpark to Oparara Basin.
Arranged a day before, was there on time, friendly driver, asked for a discount because we did not want a pick up at Fenian carpark (10 mins) in the afternoon, but had to pay full price, $35 per person.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Wilderness Motorhomes
Absolutely no hidden costs, very friendly service, very clean and well designed van.
Had a problem with a leaking sink, needed repair. After we Wilderness they told us an en route service station in Nelson, got it fixed the same day!
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
Rawhiti Cave route
I have never seen a cave like that.
No lights necessary, tripod and sturdy shoes useful. Expect 1000 stalactites in weird shapes. 40 minutes walk from carpark.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Punakaiki Beach Camp
$36 for a powered site.
Beautiful setting, friendly owners, clean facilities, poor cellphone coverage (good in front of visitor centre). Would definitely stay here again.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Westport ▷
Charming Creek Walkway
A dismounted old coach railway.
Relics, tunnels, gorge, waterfalls, information boards, absolutely great! 2 and a half hours return.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Arthur's Pass ▷
Arthur's Pass National Park
Friendly, clean, we already knew what we wanted to do, so cannot really say how helpful they would have been.
Told us about freedom camping sites, checked with Rankers - it was correct information.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Karamea Holiday Park
$30 for a powered site.
Very clean, unlimited hot showers, good facilities, good old days kiwi feel. Helpful hosts, WIFI available, $5 per hour, 1 hour unlimited data, $10 per 24 hours 500MB. NO cellphone coverage, not many sandflies.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Arthur's Pass ▷
Avalanche Peak track
Great day walk if you are an adventurous mountaineer.
Very steep struggle all the way up and down, splendid views, fine weather only, nice Kea.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Springfield ▷
Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
Great, loved it!
Just fantastic, make sure you have light! Wear from warm waist upwards. Water shoes essential. Enjoy!
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Tōtaranui Campground
Huge site, must be very busy in summer, beautiful long stretch of beach, safe swimming, day walks to more beaches, cold showers, free firewood for fireplaces.
Dump station, treated fresh water, your van will get dirty on the road! Difficult driving for big vans.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Banks Peninsula ▷
Pohatu Penguins
Had a 48 hour package, well worth the money, clean and nice beach, good penguin tour, saw some in the 'get well' station and wild ones at dusk.
Little Blue and Yellow Eyed. Great guided sea kayaking, saw penguins and seals! The bush walk is very very beautiful with a waterfall and swimming hole.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Charleston ▷
Underworld Adventures
Great value for money, excellent guide, beautiful cave, many glowworms, not very commercial feeling compared to Waitomo.
Great river raft, nice rainforest train, LOVED the hot showers and free downloadable pictures!
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea ▷
Kōhaihai Campsite
Excellent site, stunning location, beachfront or riverside, riverside swimming, clean facilities, loads of sandflies.
Cellphone coverage! 2 nights maximum.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
DOC Paparoa National Park
Wanted to do a two day hike and had questions about it.
They were friendly and gave us a brochure, but refused to do outdoor safety (DOC does not do that anymore), seemed more interested in selling fancy stuff.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Fox River Caves and Ballroom Overhang walk
Nice cave, some beautiful formations, very steep and slippery approach, bring headlights, gets wet further in.