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Andrew Hammond
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa ▷
Akaroa TOP 10 Holiday Park
Very nice little camp ground which was well maintained and had everything you could ask for.
Good clean facilities and very friendly staff.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Totara Campsite
Nice stop to break up our drive to Milford.
Nice campsite other than the many sandflies. Raining so couldn't use the fire pit provided. Far enough away from the road so very little traffic noise.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Queenstown-Glenorchy Road, TwentyFive Mile Stream
Larger section was closed but there were still about 8 campervans of various sizes parked with us in the smaller section when we woke up.
Make sure you have plenty of bug spray as there can be a lot of sand flies.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Million Dollar Cruise
Great value and a good length of time out on the water.
Nice small boat which makes it easy to get around to look at different things. Captain was fantastic with his commentary and even took some pictures of the visitors as they stood on the bow of the ship. Must do when in Queenstown
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Lake Marian Falls Track
Lovely short walk to some nice falls.
Definitely worth a detour off the Milford Road
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Christchurch Tasman Holiday Parks
3rd time we have stayed over the years and its always a pleasant stay.
The staff were again very friendly staff and helpful. The facilities are great and are always clean and well maintained by the staff who are always around if you need them. Kids enjoyed the pool and the playgorunds. Nice and close to Northland Shopping Centre and good variety of restaurants within easy walking distance. See you next time.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mount / Mt Cook Salmon
Amazing tasting salmon.
Go outside and eat your salmon and look out over Lake Pukaki
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Humboldt Falls Track
Worth a detour off the Milford Rd.
Nice walk up the hill rewarded with a good view of the falls. View from the lookout is getting a little obstructed by trees so might be time for a little pruning.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
North South Holiday Park
Just a quick overnight stay after flying in just after midnight.
Key and map tapped to reception window was a different way to do after hours check in but it worked fine.
Room was simple which was fine but most importantly it was nice and clean.
Let us to check out a little late as we were waiting for our campervan to arrive which was much appreciated.
Good alternative that is really close to the airport.
Thanks
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
The Chasm
Nice short walk on well maintained path.
Very impressive sigh and worth a stop. Might even be able to get a coffee from the coffee van in the car park.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Hampshire Holiday Park Queenstown
The main benefit of this park is it proximity to the center of Queenstown.
Just a couple of minutes walk you are right in Shotover Street. All those uphill steps back are a bit tiring but its worth it. Facilities are nice and big to cope with all the campers. Big kitchen with plenty of table to eat meals at. Shower are fine and during our stay were free and had no time limit. Free 5Gb of WIFI was well received by all. Staff were friendly and very helpful when we needed to change our travel plans. Sites are all nice and flat and the park was clean and well maintained. Cant beat this place based just on its location. Thanks
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Mitre Peak Cruises
Chose Mitre Peak Cruises because they have a smaller boat and certainly was not dissapointed.
Less people meant it was easier to get around and get that perfect picture. Based on what the other larger boats were doing we went further out of the Sound and got much closer to waterfalls and wildlife. Commentary from the Captain was very entertaining and informative. If you are looking for a cruise company, pick these guys.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
White Horse Hill Campground
Simple campground in a stunning location that puts you in the ideal location to do some of the amazing walks in the area.
The scenery you wake up to is worth the $13 per person all on its own.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Air Force Museum Christchurch
A great museum; well laid out and very informative.
Good range of aircraft on display and lots of other interesting things to see. Free entry but make sure you leave a donation
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Mirror Lakes Walk
Try to visit late morning or late afternoon when you don't have to compete with the masses of people coming off the tour buses.
Beautiful scenery but the weed in the lake is starting to get closer to the sign. Only a short stop but worth it
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Dark Sky Project
The $5 entry charge at the bottom of the hill is well worth it.
Stunning scenery particularly on a clear day. Nice cafe if you need a snack. Lots of pictures taken.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Milford Sound Lodge – Rainforest Campervan Park
Amazing location and surrounding scenery.
Sites feel very secluded and private which was a nice change. Kitchen was excellent and even had a supply of pots,pans, plates etc which could be used as well as what came with our camper. Very roomy showers which was also much appreciated. Nice area with couches to relax and chat with others. Thanks to the staff who rang our cruise company to confirm our cruise for the following day. No wifi which was a nice change. We enjoyed our brief stay.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Methven ▷
Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground
Lovely place to stop and spend the night.
Main park had not opened when we stayed but still a good flat area to park. Beautiful sunny morning looking out over the river with breakfast. Kids love the rock down by the river. Many thrown in and a few cairns built. $10 per person very reasonable. Thanks
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Makarora ▷
Blue Pools Track
The pictures don't do it justice.
The most amazing clear blue water. Take the track down to the rocks and build a cairn but watch out for the sand flies. Short walk from the car park and good chance to stretch tired legs.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Margaret Mahy Playground
What an amazing park.
Something for all ages and interests. Swings, mini trampolines, slides, climbing things and a couple of zip lines as well. Fantastic way to spend a couple of hours with the kids. Be sure to try the donuts from one of the food vans.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Twizel ▷
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking
Magical place and exactly the reason why you take a campervan holiday.
No facilities but to see the sunset and sunrise over the mountains and that blue water is definitely worth it.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Shotover Jet
Just as much fun as last time.
A good amount of time out on the water for the money you pay. Always plenty of seats available. Kids took advantage of the Instant Replay option and did another ride for just $19. Lots of fun thanks
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Omarama ▷
Omarama Clay Cliffs
Was a really nice change of scenery.
Bumpy, dusty road is not too bad. Nice track that lets you get in amongst the cliffs and get a really close look. Definitely worth a visit if you are passing.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Hooker Valley Track
Stunning scenery around every bend and every rise of the track.
Easy hike but there is no shade so if its sunny make sure you have a hat and sunscreen. Track was very well maintained. Always busy but if you start before 10am you should beat most of the tour buses. Make sure your memory card has plenty of space as you will take SO many pictures. One of the best hikes every
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Stayed here twice on our recent trip.
The Holiday Park has certainly improved since our last visit 9 years ago and looks amazing. Lots of nice seats and tables to give you an opportunity to enjoy the view. Little bit pricey but with the view you get and the lack of other alternatives in town its understandable. Bathroom and Kitchen facilities were excellent. Only gripe about the showers was the shot of cold water that alerted you to the fact your time was almost up. Understand showers need to be timed and a warning is welcome to avoid a head of shampoo when the water runs out but the water was VERY cold. If you are in a campervan ask for site 29 or 30. Thanks and congrats on the improvements to the park.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Sunrise Holidays
We have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with Sunrise Holidays.
This was our 3rd campervan holiday in NZ and Sunrise is by far the best company we have used.
Our van "Val" was excellent and had everything in it we needed for our trip. We did a mix of free camping and staying in holiday parks and the solar kept the battery charged nicely. The gas heater was really nicer to have on a couple of cold free camping nights.
Thanks to Sarah for her prompt communication so we always knew the status of our quote/booking. Also a big thanks to Nathan for fixing one minor issue and ensuring everything was perfect with the van; we really appreciated your efforts.
Highly recommend Sunrise Holidays; you wont be disappointed
Hi Andrew, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay in 'Val' and in NZ! Those gas heaters are amazing for those chilly South Island nights! I hope you've made some great family memories on this trip to NZ :)
Make sure to let us know next time you're over!
Sarah
Sunrise
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier Walks
Stairs are a bit more of a workout than expected but there are only about 300 so its ok.
The view at the top is definitely worth the effort. Great tables for a picnic located at the bottom of the track in the car park. Enjoy the view at the top
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Wanaka Tasman Holiday Parks
We had a fantastic stay and really liked the park and its relaxed and quiet atmosphere.
The staff were really friendly and keen to ensure we had a good stay. The facilities were excellent. Great kitchen and dinning area with plenty of space. They also had a fantastic outdoor covered BBQ area with tables that was very popular. Bathrooms were also very clean and well maintained - even some complimentary sachets of shampoo which was nice. Utilise the shuttle into town in the evening and get a taxi back for $12. A lovely park that definitely gave us a relaxing few days during our stay. Thanks
Hi Andrew, Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We no longer provide the complimentary shampoo, we were just using these up as we are trying to do our bit for the environment so we are using refill bottles instead.
Tasman Holiday Parks Wanaka
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Skyline Gondola Queenstown
Kids absolutely loved the luge and even bought extra rides.
Amazing views and got some fantastic photographs of Queenstown. A little pricey but pretty much what you expect from a major tourist attraction. A must do when in Queenstown
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mount / Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters
What a wonderful experience and something we will never forget.
Despite the cost it will be one of those things you will be glad you did and the cost will become a non issue.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools Campground
Basic campground but you get unlimited access to the hot pools as well as access before they open to the public in the morning.
Only a few powered sites so suggest you ring ahead.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
Fantastic pools because you have the main pool which has a shallow area which is perfect for the kids.
The other pools are warmer and close enough to do some pool hopping and then back into the main pool.
Stay in the campground and you get access prior to opening time in the morning.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Second visit and just as amazing as last time.
Wonderful colours and lanscape.
Make sure you don't miss the geyser (buy your tickets at the main entrance before you go to the geyser) and the mud pools.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Ohau Point Seal Colony
Amazing and very unexpected.
Walking up the little path and there is a seal basking in the sun. WOW.
Was just wonderful watching them swim and play in the water.
Glad the man in the coffee cart in Kaikoura told us.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei ▷
Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park
A massive camp with easy access to the beach and some great places to explore with the kids at low tide.
Simple facilities that are token driven (a 60 cent token for a 5 min shower) but the big missing point was no BBQ.
The location is wonderful and the staff were very helpful but something as simple as a BBQ would make it a significantly better camp.
Thanks for your comments, glad you enjoyed your stay with us and our beautiful location. We have a BBQ in our future development plan as we can see this is an asset for the campers.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Skyline Gondola Queenstown
Make sure you have your camera ready because there are some amazing views from the cars.
Food & drink is tourist priced as you would expect but good quality.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Very good campground.
Well maintained facilities with evertyhing a family needs.
Go for a walk to the coffee cart up the street (turn right out of the main gate) for some great coffee.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Easygo Campers
Our 6 berth camper was a 2004 model so a couple of cosmetic things were starting to break/fall off.
The water pump was not working when we picked the van up but the Christchurch team were very quick to get it fixed. The fridge door broke about 2/3 the way into the trip. Looks like it had broken from the same place before and been glued back but fridge was still able to be latched shut.
Overall a very friendly business to deal with and despite the age of the vehicle it did not miss a beat despite the 4200 km we travelled. Issues were more a distraction than the sort that would effect your holiday.
Good lower cost alternative to the "newer" models.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Great facilities - some of the best we came across.
A bit pricey but you certainly get plebty of space and facilities.
Thank you for your feedback Andrew, hope to see you again soon!
laketauporesort
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Picton Tasman Holiday Parks
Good spot nice and close to the marina and the centre of town.
Facilities are good and the place has a nice look with all the trees and grass.
Not their fault but what strange person would steal the hand paddles from the air hockey game???
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Huka Falls Walkway
Very short walk from the car park and a must if you like waterfalls
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia ▷
Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk
Has been 10yrs since we were last here and the work that has been done to the area is magnificant.
The signs along the path to the lighthouse give a very good explanation of the significance of the site as well as highlighting other interesting information.
The view is still as magical as is the atmosphere. I very special place that is hard to leave.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Dargaville ▷
The Kauri Museum
Ver extensive museum that covers all aspects of the Kauri history.
Very well layed out with very well presented dsiplays that really make you feel part of the era. Very friendly staff and excellent facilities.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Methven ▷
Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground
Cheap site with a great location atthe top of the gorge.
Good alternate route around Christchurch.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
White Horse Hill Campground
Worth the trip just for the views.
Make sure you are up early as the sunrise across the mountains is just amazing.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde
Very good location and very good facilities.
A little cramped and you feel a bit on top of the other campers but they is enough room and facilities for everyone
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Orewa Beach Holiday Park
Greta location and facilities.
Very friendly guys at reception who were very helpful.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Hokianga ▷
Rawene Holiday Park
Small area for capervans but that means you don't have to share the views and facitities with too many others.
Nice to be able to cook and stare out at the views from the kitchen.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia ▷
Ahipara Top 10 Holiday Park
Very nice camp with plenty of trees and grass.
Good facilities and friendly staff to help.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Fantastic spot with amazing scenery.
Camp itself had everything we needed. Worth staying just for the views across the lake in the morning.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Christchurch Tasman Holiday Parks
Great staff and great facilities.
Walking distance to shops and a perfect place to spend our first night in NZ.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia ▷
Paihia TOP 10 Holiday Park
Wonderful location with a very good range of well maintained facilities.
The only issue I had was with the showers - low water pressure plus water saving shower head means very little water to wash under.
If you are visiting Paihia this should be your choice as a base.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
The Antarctic Attraction
A little expensive but enough displays and information to keep the adults and the kids interested.
One of those attractions that falls into the "a little expensive but what the heck we are on holiday" category.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Te Anau Tasman Holiday Parks
Great facilities with nice big kitchens and a very good BBQ area.
Playground could do with a bit of a makeover. Very friendly staff.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Otaki ▷
Waikawa Campsite
Very basic campsite but FREE.
No toilets or showers but a great spot right beside the river.
Very quiet and had a nice fire.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Puzzling World
Great place and the maze kept all of us busy for longer than we expected.
A picture out the front with the leaning tower is a must.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Manukau Holiday Park
Used this part because it is close to the airport and it was pretty much what we expected.
Facilities were pretty good and there is a small playground for the kids to play on while we packed our bags.
A good option as your first stop to get sorted if you fly into Auckland or as a final stop if you fly out of Auckland.
Try the family restraunt next door - It's a buffet but food is good quality and you also can get a steak.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Kuirau Park walkway
Not as dramatic as the tourist parks but stil amazing to walk through the gardens and see the bubbling pools.
Some nice pools to sit with your feet in as well.
Worth a wander through the park.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Shotover Jet
Fantastic experience and really exciting for all of us.
5yr old son & 7 yr old daughter had a blast. Well worth the money and better than the other jet boating trip we took last time in NZ
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Craters of the Moon
Entry fee of $6 seems about right.
Very interesting locations and the walkway ensures you get a reall good look at the sights.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Skyline Luge Queenstown
Outstanding fun for all ages.
My 7 & 5 yr olds had been talking about it for weeks prior and they were not disappointed. They were able to go on their own and had a ball.
Make sure you buy extra trips at the bottom of the gondola as they are cheaper than at the top.
However many you think will be enough...add a couple extra, you wont regret it.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Onsen Hot Pools
Great relaxing and romantic way to end our night out for our 10yr anniversary.
Lovely hot pool and clear night sky.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Whale Watch Kaikoura
We had a great trip.
Saw 2 whales and got some wonderful pictures; which simply don't do the experience justice. Very good infromation given during the cruise to help us understand these amazing creatures.
Kia Ora Andrew - we very much appreciate your feedback - I agree sometimes our pictures do not do justice to the beauty of the experience when seeing these whales in their natural environment... Thanks again for taking to the time to share about your experience.
Lisa - Marketing & Communications
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Jucy Cruise Milford Sound
Excellent tour with that personal touch everyone is looking for.
Simon was a fantastic driver/guide and was happy to stop as many times as required.
A top tour; thanks so much.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia ▷
Ahipara Adventure Centre
Very friendly staff who got us sorted with a quad bike for some exploring on the 90 mile beach.
Even though 1 hr sounds like a lot the time flys very quickly so I suggest taking 2 hrs. Make sure you spend some time following the tracks in the dunes as well as riding on the beach.
Kids loved the experience and were well looked after with safety gear.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Dark Sky Project
If you are into landscapes then this is a must do; even during the day.
Spectacular 360 degree views that have to be seen to be believed.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mount / Mt Cook Salmon
Kids loved feeding the fish.
So after feeding the fish we decided that they should feed us later with cheese and crackers. Wonderful salmon.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Rotorua Tasman Holiday Parks
Great little park with very clean and modern facilities as well as a good BBQ area.
Thanks for taking the time to make a review. We appreciate all feedback and thank your for coming to visit Rotorua. We will hopefully see you return in the future :)
Thanks
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia ▷
Sand Safaris Cape Reinga Tours
Despite the rainy & windy weather we had a very enjoyable trip.
Senny began the day with a very funny introduction and continued to give us very interesting and detailed facts and stories as we drove. The Maori stories he told of past warriors and legends really gave a fascinating perspective on the area.
A wonderful tour to the wonderful Cape Reinga...thanks for the songs Senny :)
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Paradise Valley Springs
What a fantastic park that was significantly better than expected.
Patting Ella the lion cub was one of the best experiences of our whole trip. The kids have not stopped talking about her and getting some pictures with her was amazing.
Wonderfully set out part with plenty of animals to feed and look at.