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Leeann Newton
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Hutt Valley ▷
Kaitoke Regional Park Camping Ground
Big open space near the river.
Trees and nice nooks for vans and tents. Facilities. Great walks are nearby, (Lord of the Rings venue), great family spot.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock ▷
Smiths Farm Holiday Park
Off road - great for families, we got fresh baked muffins on arrival.
Great clean facilities. Animals to feed and pet for kids. Bushwalk on property to secret waterfall. Green/enviro awareness.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Gisborne ▷
Gisborne isite Visitor Information Centre
Very helpful with advice and bookings.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Coromandel Town ▷
The Waterworks
Great parklike water themed activity centre.
Focus on recycling and water and play for young and old. Picnic Places, BBQs supplied, great cafe.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Nelson ▷
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Small volume of costume on display at time of my visit, 2013 show items on display.
Guess changing display keeps it interesting for return visitors.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Hutt Valley ▷
Swingbridge Track
Lord of the Rings fans will spot a 'tree' used in the film.
More impressive is a 40min to 1 hour loop walk with huge nature trees - truly impressive bush and good family walking, dogs allowed.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
Lots of brochures, staff willing to ring around for you.
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Hastings ▷
Splash Planet
Great water park for family and kids during the summer months.
Good parking and facilities, value for $$.