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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
United Campervans
The best way to travel.
Take as large a campervan as possible (depending on your budget). There are no worries about roads as even dirt tracks were always possible. We rented bikes and child seat which did not pay off. Make sure you have gas heating when camping away from power. Buy a huge amount of groceries when in big centres makes food quite cheap. United Campervans had low prices and good conditions.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Taieri Gorge Railway
To long for small children and nothing special for us.
Too expensive but good for railways lovers - others should spend their money somewhere else.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Cron street ▷
Franz Josef Glacier Guides
Well organised, not too adventurous so take a private guide if you want the special treat.
Blue ice onlu shows in sunshine but still a good experience walking around the glacier.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Penguin Watch
Gorgeous little fellas.
If you are lucky you will see 2 - 6 coming ashore between pre dusk and sunset. Worth going but dress warm and bring patience.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Mitre Peak Cruises
Small boat with very friendly staff and a warm captains welcome.
It makes you feel like more of an individual than those big cruises.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Murchison ▷
Lake Rotoroa Campsite
$4 per adult, toilets, loads of sandflies but great view over the lake.
Close to nice walks around the lake.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Methven ▷
Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground
Above cliff looking over Rakaia River.
Simple but clean and $10 for non powered site = great value. Close to nice walks up the Rakaia gorge.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Tekapo Springs
Really nice to watch the sunset and way better than those crowded pools at Hamner Springs.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Tuatapere ▷
Monkey Island, Orepuki
'Wild' camping ground even though it is actually signed.
Behind dunes with great views of Monkey Island and open sea - FREE but also only two simple toilets.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Hooker Valley Track
A good 3 to 4 hour walk if you leave from the DOC site.
Manageable with small children but pushchairs are no use. Sometimes to wind gets very rough.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Sandfly Bay Track
Very nice walk down to Sandfly Bay.
Took us 45 minutes return. At the beach there is a good chance of seeing seals and see lions. A very good walk with children but a steep ascent back up again.