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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷

Albatross Viewing at Taiaroa Head Carpark

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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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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Farewell Spit Eco Tours

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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷

Rotokare Scenic Reserve

We are a pest free sanctuary. We have spent millions of dollars and hours eradicating mice, rats, stoats, weasels and possums from inside the...

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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? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $5 per person, per night.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $5 per person, per night.
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. Maximum of 3 self contained and 3 non self-contained per night.	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. Maximum of 3 self contained and 3 non self-contained per night.
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours The lake edge track takes 1-2 hours. The start is flat and wide and suitable for wheelchairs. The ridgeline track is steep and takes up to 2 hours.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours The lake edge track takes 1-2 hours. The start is flat and wide and suitable for wheelchairs. The ridgeline track is steep and takes up to 2 hours.
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Campsite Managing Organisation	Local Council Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. The reserve is managed by Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust on behalf of the council. Volunteers maintain the site.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. The reserve is managed by Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust on behalf of the council. Volunteers maintain the site.

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South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷

Ruggedy Range Wilderness Experience

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5 Face-to-Face

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kapiti Island Nature Tours

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Matiu/Somes Island

Wellington Harbour

8 km return | 2-3 hours return

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Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
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. But a cost for the water transport to access the island and accomodation (if required) and guided walks (if required).	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. But a cost for the water transport to access the island and accomodation (if required) and guided walks (if required).

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Te Anau Wildlife Centre

Birds o-rama!

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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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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

2 white flippered penguin chicks ready to go back at sea

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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North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Whangarei Native Bird Recovery 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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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Kapiti Bird Tours

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Driftwood Ecotours

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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Gannet Beach Adventures Cape Kidnappers Tractor Tours

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51 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tui Nature Reserve

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John Bost

United States

If you are going camping in a van consider visiting the two charity shops in Glen Innes (Suburb of Auckland). We came away with very good pots, pans, duvet, wineglasses, etc at very good prices. We also bought a used single burner stove, but all the campgrounds have kitchens and most have BBQ's, so we haven't used it once!

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷

Gannet Safaris Overland Ltd

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Bushy Point Fernbirds Homestay

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South Island ▷ Southland ▷

Beaks and Feathers Guided Walks

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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Wetland Experience

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