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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
5.0/5
Really modern facilities, well equipped, very clean.
They even provide clothes airers as well as washing machine and tumber dryers. Very friendly staff. Good location for the Mt John walk and the springs. Town is a 10-15 minute walk along a good path at the edge of the lake. Recommend sites around number 34 on the top level of the camp, great views across the lake, close to facilities. You do have to walk up and down a very short slope so anyone less able may prefer other site that are on the level with the facilities. And the night sky!!! Oh wow. This place is full of star gazing trips for a reason. Just get your camping chairs out with hot chocolate and look up. We saw the Milky Way, southern cross and more. Highly recommended.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Mount John Summit Circuit
5.0/5
Awesome views at the top.
One of the best walks. 300m solid uphill zigzag through the pine forest to get there but well worth it. Didn’t want to leave. The cafe at the top was great. It closes at 2pm.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ St Arnaud ▷
Anglers Walk, Lake Rotoiti
5.0/5
Beautiful.
stopped here en route.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Whale Watch Kaikoura
5.0/5
Very professional.
Recommend the VIP upgrade if you can. You get a private minibus. First on first off and a seat in the captains cabin. It really did feel like VIP treatment. Only a few seats. We saw a whale give a great big flip. The commentary was really good and the company is hot on conservation.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Okarito ▷
Okarito Camping Ground
5.0/5
Great place to stay.
Wonderfully friendly hosts. You can hear the soothing sounds of the sea and there’s a swimming lagoon just a minute walk away. The trig point walk was a highlight - stunning views from the top up and down the coast. Basic, but clean facilities.