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David Hobson
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Franz Josef ▷
Rainforest Retreat
Boring pitches but in middle of rainforest!
Good facilities.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Franz Josef ▷
Franz Josef Glacier Guides
Friendly & informative guides.
Well organised. Half day too short - don't get far enough up glacier.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Marahau Sea Kayaks / MSK
Fitted us in the morning of the trip.
Friendly. Efficient. Modern fast water taxi with friendly driver who stopped to look at cormorant eating flounder. Guided kayaking with v. helpful guides.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde
Small pitches, but shady.
Friendly staff & excellent facilities. Spa bath if you pay for it.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Hokitika ▷
Lake Mahinapua Campsite
Beautiful spot.
Excellent value for money.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy ▷
Routeburn Track
We were blessed with continuous sun but even allowing for that, this was the most stunning and varied scenery I have ever seen!
A must.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Affordable Motor Home Rentals
True to their name.
Very good value. Older van (1996) but well serviced. Ours just had new cylinder head + needed topping up with water, but good advice from accessible mechanic on phone.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Ultimate Hikes
fantastic - expensive but very well organised, through stunning scenery with really helpful guides at your own pace.
Just some of the best scenery I've ever seen. Luxury lodges also help!
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Tutukaka ▷
Dive Poor Knights Ltd
Small company with very fast powered cat gets you here first to best sites.
Good quality equipment + safe experienced dive guide. Stingrays galore + loads of great marine life.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Haast ▷
Walks north of Haast township
Beautiful rainforest track 20-30 mins.
Very peaceful. Great views of native trees + informative boardwalk information.