Profile
Brian Elmes
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Coast Track
whole walk 4-5 days but selections can be done from kaiteriteri by taking the water taxis (1-1.5 days)
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Waihi ▷
Karangahake Windows Walk
wonderful 1 hour circular walk across 3 suspension bridges, through mining tunnels and along a riverside track.
fascinating history of mining info along the track.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Museum of New Zealand
lives upto the hype -not to be missed.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Wellington Parliament Tour
great not at all stuffy or boring, guide was funny and knowledgeable.
the 1hr tour wa sjust right and we felt we learned a lot.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
excellent spotlessly clean with excellent shower toilet laundry facilities.
large pitches. just across the road from kaiteriteri beach. good value too at $15pp.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Fullers Auckland Ferry Service
hop on hop off boat trip around auckland harbour with free return ticket to devonport fast efficient with wonderful views.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whitianga ▷
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
well organised, fun trip from hahei beach around the headlands to cathedral cove.
on arrival a choice of coffee to match starbucks was magically produced by the guide.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Wilderness Motorhomes
new, well equipped, easy drive but not have the green self containment sticker that many local councils are asking for despite statement from the company thats vans are compliant.