Profile
Russ Turner
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Tikitere ▷
Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa
Pricy and overrated.
Badly maintained (signs and pathway). Other thermal areas, such as Orakei Korako are better value and have much more interest.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Well laid out paths leading to good viewpoints.
Extremely impressive natural feature when a good south westerly wind is blowing.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Te Anau Tasman Holiday Parks
Without doubt the best campsite we visited in NZ.
Superb amenities, clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
A busy, popular site.
Sometimes noisy. Popular with young families. Reasonable facilities. Very handy for local beaches and trips into Abel Tasman Park.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
TSS Earnslaw Cruise
A really interesting, educational and enjoyable day out with only five in our group for the cream tea option we had almost a personal service from our guide Lindsey.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia ▷
Hole in the Rock Cruise
Thi day long trip in the Bay of Islands is exceptionalvalue and very enjoyable.
If you are skippered by Tammy, you will also get a really interesting commentary.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Go Milford
Booked through Top 10 at Te Anau.
Good value ($155) includign coach, good lunch, boat trip and underwater observatory Plenty of space on the boat, good commentaries by boat crew and bus driver. Free hot drinks on boat.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Hooker Valley Track
This walk took us about 4 hours return and in parts was quite strenous.
However the amazing views/scenery made it very worthwhile.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Tairua ▷
Mount Paku Summit Walk
A walk to the top of this extint volcano rewards you with wonderful 360 degrees views of the local beaches, bays and Tairoa harbour and estuary.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Thrifty Rentals
Very good service.
Car upgraded from Corolla to Camry. Would have been 10 if the inside windscren had been cleaner. (Booked thru holiday autos UK).