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Pierre Pilon
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia ▷
Dune Rider
Cape Reinga, 90 mile beach, boogie boards, swimming, Gumdigger park!
Excellent day + guide. Issues with air conditioning, new bus brought in.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia ▷
Dolphin Eco Cruise
Swim with dolphins.
First day, no dolphins, got a rain check. 2nd day, saw dolphins but no swimming (swell, babies). Very safety conscious, care of dolphins.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
Nice location but parking lot style of sites.
Need to pay for showers, BBQ.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Queen Charlotte Track
1 day - Ship Cove to Endeavour Inlet.
Very well marked trail, easy to moderate. Time indications reasonable (generous). Great views of the sound from some of the lookouts.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Interislander Ferry
Ferry crossing.
Efficient company. Some travellers using multi-seat for sleeping. Breakfast was not good. Lots of food but low quality.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Britz Campervans
Issues with side door, wipers, camping chairs.
Resolved quickly when Britz was contacted.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Nice, secluded sites.
BBQ not covered (and it rained). Drying room, good access for Tongariro Crossing.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Hutt Valley ▷
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
In general clean, good facilities, close to public transport, in an industrial park.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Adrift Guided Outdoor Adventures
Tongariro traverse.
Excellent guide, very safety conscious.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Rainbow Mountain Summit Track (Maungakaramea)
Moderate hike to top of Rainbow Mountain.
Great view at the top. Geothermal pool can be seen along the way.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Rangitoto Summit Track
Volcanic island with fields of lava rock, rejuvenated flora & fauna, great lookout.
Easy access by ferry from Auckland.