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Lots on offer here, straight roads make for easy driving but a zig zag approach is rewarded. Good place to get lost in. Watch out for local one eyed rugby fanatics.

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Scenic Attractions

Molesworth Station

Scenic Drive

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Scenic Attractions

Molesworth Station, Rainbow Road Drive

Scenic Drive

Molesworth Station, Rainbow Road Drive

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New Brighton Pier

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Thermal Pools

Maruia Springs

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Timaru Visitor Information Centre

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Horse Trekking

Akaroa Farm Tours

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Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum

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Cafes and Galleries in Akaroa

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Camping Grounds

A perfect place to start or finish your Banks Peninsula adventure. Woodland and bird sanctuary. Free WIFI and travel advice. Hot showers $2 for 5 minutes. Laundry and line. Eco camp with powered sites. Great for kids with river & forest to explore.

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. $15/ adult, $10 for kids. $5 for power. This includes free wifi.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. $15/ adult, $10 for kids. $5 for power. This includes free wifi.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. We have sites for vans and if you sleep in your car that is fine too.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. We have sites for vans and if you sleep in your car that is fine too.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Owner Operated Campsite Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. Proud to be boutique and unique.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. Proud to be boutique and unique.

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Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre

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Farm Experiences

Alpine Horse Safaris

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Zoos and Aquariums

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

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Camping NZ App

Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

Akaroa Dolphins

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Oxford Farmers Market

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Locally Produced	60%+ locally sourced Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.	Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.

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2 white flippered penguin chicks ready to go back at sea

Pohatu Penguins

Come on a tour to some of the most stunning back road of Banks peninsula and discover the area's rich history, native fauna and flora an Pohatu's unique penguin conservation program. We have over 1200 breeding pairs of Little penguins.

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Zoos and Aquariums

Wallaby Wander

Gwen's Enkledoovery Korna

Wallaby Wander

Gwen's Enkledoovery Korna

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Christchurch

DOC Visitor Centre

Christchurch

DOC Visitor Centre

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 9 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Kowhai Residential School of Riding

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Cyriel Schacken

Netherlands

Weka Pass walkway passes crazy rock formations and caves showing Maori Rock art. All with views of surrounding mountains. It wasn't busy at all and we were the only people here.Takes around 1.5 to 2 hours return.

Heritage Attractions

Weka Pass Railway Inc

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Kea on Avalanche Peak - Photo: Timothy Ensom

Arthur's Pass National Park

DOC Visitor Centre

Arthur's Pass National Park

DOC Visitor Centre

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Christchurch Arts Centre

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Museums and Galleries

Air Force Museum Christchurch

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens

The biggest garden in the Garden City...

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Farmers Markets

Ohoka Farmers Market

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Locally Produced	60%+ locally sourced Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.	Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.

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Robert Trostle

United States

Running in the woods outside Hanmer. Beautiful trails, deserted in the morning, quiet except for the birds.

Farmers Markets

Christchurch Farmers Market

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Locally Produced	60%+ locally sourced Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.	Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.

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Methven i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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Christchurch i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Member of Official Visitor Information Network

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Farm Experiences

Wai ariki Farm Park

Cafe & Gallery

Wai ariki Farm Park

Cafe & Gallery

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Dolphin Experience

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4 Face-to-Face

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Zoos and Aquariums

Orana Wildlife Park

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Scenic Drive

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Avoid Camping Fines!

Okuti Valley, CLOSED UNTIL 1 OCTOBER

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Overnight Camping Site Cost

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Locally Produced

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Gwen's Enkledoovery Korna

Gwen's Enkledoovery Korna

DOC Visitor Centre

DOC Visitor Centre

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DOC Visitor Centre

DOC Visitor Centre

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