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Thomas Fillary
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Cron street ▷
Franz Josef Glacier Guides
4.5/5
Really unique experience.
Full day is the go, the guide does all the hard work so it's easy peasy. Bonus if you get a sunny day. Hukawai glacier centre is worth a look too.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Awaroa Lodge
4.5/5
A totally unique place to visit.
Laid back luxury. Worth spending a few bucks even just for a feed.
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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Taihape ▷
Mokai Gravity Canyon
4.0/5
A bit of the trip off the main highway.
The 4 sec of freefall makes up for it!
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier ▷
Ocean Spa
3.5/5
Sweet location close to town.
One main pool with jets and cool water showers and a couple of hotter large spa pool things. Lap pool, sauna and steam room also if that's your thing.
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Whakatane ▷
Awakeri Hot Springs
2.5/5
Just a big pool with hot water.
You can put your head under though.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Mahia ▷
Morere Hot Springs
3.5/5
Great spot for a soak after a surf in Mahia.
Best baths are a 10 min walk up the path.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Te Aroha ▷
Te Aroha Mineral Pools
4.0/5
Cool private wooden tubs, a fresh refill of water every time and silky smooth water.
Worth a side trip.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Springs Junction ▷
Maruia Hot Springs
3.5/5
Water can be a bit black (depends on rain) but the natural location makes up for it.
Winter prob best time to go - snow on the ground and no sandflys. Accom options OK but probably best as a stop on the way through. One of our favorites.