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Nicky and Andy Prescott
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Twizel ▷
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking
As for directions at the information centre as it's not signposted.
It's free but has a spectacular view of the very blue lake with Mt Cook behind it.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Leith Valley Holiday Park
Short bus into town (parking in town is expensive), nice clean amenitites and friendly staff.
Plus they have board games for free and DVD player to hire.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Fox Glacier ▷
Fox Glacier Guiding
Very small group great guide for an amazing experience with the personal touch.
Some sights as the hike but more involvement.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Roscos Milford Kayaks
Early start to avoid all the cruiseboats.
Got up close to the wildlife, small group, brilliant knowledgeable guide.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Lake Outlet Holiday Park
Good facilities but a queue for the showers in the morning.
Swimming in the lake and great mountain bike tracks next to site.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Lake Marian Track
Steep 1 1/2 hr climb but SO worth it!
Crystal clear lake surrounded by snowy mountains, totally isolated. Plus it's warm enough to swim in!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy ▷
Dart Stables
Lovely horses, spectacular scenery, well organised.
More expensive than most but worth the money.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mueller Hut Route
Views of 3 glaciers at the top, breathtaking.
Approx 6 hour walk not for the unfit - scree up near the top. Some good scrambling opportunities.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Kepler Track
Wide variety of landscapes, plenty of nature spotting.
Start swimming opporunities on Day 2 and 3. Stunning sunsets over Lake Manapouri on day 3.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
AJ Hackett Bungy
Very efficient but takes the thrill away from it a bit - all over in seconds.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Yellow Eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve
Before dusk, you get to see the penguins walking in from the sea waddling across the beach and climbing the hill to their nests.
So cute!