Andy Martin
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Coast Track
5.0/5
Amazing views, beautiful bays and beaches - we took a water taxi to Bark Bay and walked back, 26km/7hours - brilliant.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Alpha Campervans
4.0/5
Older but cheaper models, so far sufficient and reliable for the trip - company helpful.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
4.0/5
200 blue penguins came ashore at dusk in rafts (feb), waddle ashore to their burroiws, often standing around preening themselves - wait til the end and then get a closer view when less peeple around.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa ▷
Akaroa TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.5/5
Of a high standard in comparison to others.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Motueka ▷
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.5/5
Of a high standard in comparison to others.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Marahau Water Taxis
4.5/5
Friendly and helpful - also give a tour on the way.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Cron street ▷
Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.5/5
Of a high standard in comparison to others.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Kiwi & Birdlife Park
2.5/5
Conservation show OK, but the contents of the park are not very impressive, although you do get to see a couple of Kiwis scratching around in near darkness.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Camping Ground
4.5/5
Campsite is basic and reasonably priced but brilliant position for wildlife - also sealions sun bathe in the campsite.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
Pohara Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.5/5
Of a high standard in comparison to others.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
5.0/5
NZ has some amazing landscapes and strange and wonderful rock formations - but these are something special - try to be there close to high tide.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Penguin Watch
5.0/5
Wander the bay just before dusk to see yellow eyed penguins returning to their nests - only eight pairs, but accessible and not phased by humans, as long as you don't block their approach to their nests
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