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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Kahu Kayaks
4.0/5
Good preparation and safety talks for beginners.
Friendly, obliging, laid back. Variety of options - independent/group/guided tour. Good equipment.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Abel Tasman Marahau Beach Camp
4.5/5
Fairly basic, very clean.
Not a lot of rules (if any), but fellow campers respectful of property and facilities. Quiet. Office shop good, staff very helpful.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Hawera ▷
Tawhiti Museum
5.0/5
One man museum.
Life sized models of people. Miniature diagrams of local places and events. Historically accurate, good local Maori events covered farm equipment. Bush train ride.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Cowshed Bay Campsite
4.0/5
Good basic facilities.
Lovely quiet bay to ourselves, close to Portage shop if needed.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Coromandel Town ▷
Driving Creek Railway & Potteries
5.0/5
Varied interest - pottery made onsite, nature walks, train track made by Barry himself over many years.
Barry is onsite and encourages fellow potters to work there.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
4.0/5
Very handy departure location from Wellington.
Helpful staff. Variety of lounges and outdoor decks.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Waiotapu Bridge Hot Springs
4.5/5
Hot and cold river meet.
This was a few years ago - not sure if still available. Not Kerosene Creek.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ New Plymouth ▷
Pouakai Circuit
3.5/5
Getting above treeline, varied vegetation, good huts being a circuit.
High swamps, good Mt views. Views not too far to huts.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ New Plymouth ▷
Onaero Bay Holiday Park
4.0/5
Safe family campground, small river with glorious mud for kids.
Pleasant surroundings, basic facilities.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ New Plymouth ▷
New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
5.0/5
12km of coastal concrete/hard pack wide walkway.
Through port, city, beaches, campgrounds, wild areas, rivers, suburbs. Gorgeous Rewahewa bridge.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ New Plymouth ▷
Chaddy's Charters
4.5/5
Colourful character Chaddy takes tours around islands close to New Plymouth in an ex English lifeboat.
Lively commentary - good sort. History, fauna, local tales.