Ian Tainsh
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Milford Track
A hard but rewarding trek.
Scenery outstanding. If possible, go wtih Milton Tramping Club, outstanding organisation and brilliant fellow trekkers.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Wilsons Abel Tasman
Sailed from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui, then back to Medlands Beach.
Then walked to Anchorage. Stunning scenery, boat trip well organised. Wilson's Boats have upper deck for better viewing.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka ▷
Nugget Point / Tokata
Seeing the yellow eyed penguins coming out of the water in the evening was an amazing experience.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa ▷
Banks Track
Walk up stony peak gives great views of Akaroa and surrounding area (steep climb to 800metres) but worth the effort.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy ▷
Kinloch Campsite
Very basic campsite with honesty box for fees.
Right on lakeshore. Stunning scenery and sitting in evening beside a log fire and sun setting - magical.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Milford Sound Overnight Cruises
Overnight cruise on Milford Sound.
Wonderful scenery, kayaking from cruise boat. Food very good considering limited facilities on board. Sleeping accomodation a bir cramped but very clean. Staff very helpful.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Wilderness Motorhomes
Well thought out interior.
Very well equipped Fiat 2.3 diesel. Has enough power. Wilderness online service and level of pre-journey info very good. Cannot fault.