Matt Roper
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia ▷
Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk
A must see part of New Zealand.
The very North of the North Island where the Pacific ocean meets the Tasman Sea and so many Maori stories originate.
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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Mangatainoka ▷
Tui HQ
Good little tour of this interesting brewery and quite cheap top with three beers include in the price as well as the beer mug you get to keep too.
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier ▷
Hawkes Bay Holiday Park
Small holiday park, but don't let this put you off.
Very friendly, reasonably priced with all amenities and very close to the wineries.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Mitai Maori Village
A varied and interesting evening that was both informative and fun and the traditional Hangi food was really great.
Family run business with great enthusiasm. Combine with optional Rainbow Springs farm park at night!
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Hahei ▷
Cathedral Cove Walk
A beautiful 2-3 hour return walk from Hahei beach to Cathedral Cove.
Hilly in parts but well worth it to see the stunning cove and views across the many islands off the coast.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Craters of the Moon
For a small fee a really interesting walk around an active thermal area with great, up-close views of mud pools and steaming craters.
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Whakatane ▷
White Island Tours
Fantastic, unique experience to visit New Zealand's most active marine volcano.
Not cheap but well worth the experience and guided tour is highly informative.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Happy Campers
Really reasonably priced, helpful staff and a great, well equipped van.
Good insurance options and additional extras free with higher insurance.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Redwood Holiday Park
Very reasonably priced, family run holiday park.
Great helpful staff, close to Rotorua centre and a short walk to the Redwoods forest park walks.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Silica Rapids
A great 2 hour walk taking you along the river with great views of Ruapehu and Ngaurahoe.
Seems to be less walked that Taranaki Falls walk but is just as impressive.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
Very large, well equipped campground, one minute walk from the beach.
Very friendly and helpful staff close to Abel Tasman national park.