Josh Bird
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
The Redwoods
We took the Yellow Trail.
A two hour walk which only gets steeper as you divert to the lookout over the thermal springs. You could wait there to see the big geyser blow its top.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Te Puia Guided Tour
A huge number of geysers and thermal springs.
There also mud pools to see. It feels quite commercialised and on the expensive side.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Jucy Rentals
Good value for money - the Jucy Cabana feels more like a car than a van.
The process of booking and picking up is easy with a free shuttle from Auckland Airport. Would advise against bringing hard bags with the Cabana and anyone over 6 foot might find it cramped.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Some delays due to the earthquake damage.
Crossing was smooth and facilities good. Quite expensive - book in advance for cheaper fares.