Mark Ryan
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Otautau ▷
Humpridge Jet
Great value for money, over an hour on a jet boat down the lake, down the river to the open ocean.
Class! Stayed in a cool lodge for two nights and a BBQ on the last day - ate beautiful venison. Amazing place, nice 18km walk too along an old logging train track. Place looks primitive. Amazing.
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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Cromwell ▷
Goldfields Mining Centre
A great location.
A walk over a bridge to get to the building. Staff were great. An hour chat about the mining history. Best part was panning for gold, we found some too. We stayed there the longest and had to leave as they were closing!
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Great location.
Great day out.
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South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay ▷
Rakiura Track
A three day hike, book campsites or huts before you get your ferry across as they could be booked up already.
Well maintained track, some parts are muddy. Sandflies. Maori Beach is my favourite place. Beautiful.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mueller Hut Route
Be ready to be sore for a few days after this walk.
Over 2 thousand steps to a picnic bench about half way to the hut. Views are amazing of Mt Cook. Only go on a clear day for views or if you have good fitness as definitely a good work out.