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Sarah Strong
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
5.0/5
Beautiful walk done later afternoon/sunset time.
Stunning made even better by a stop at Kaikoura Seafood BBQ.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mueller Hut Route
5.0/5
Tough initially up the 2,200 steps to Sealy Tarns, then really enjoyable scramble up to the hut.
Rewarded on the way down when the sun and Mount Cook came out.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs ▷
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
4.0/5
Got a 2 day pass, not sure if this was necessary but had a great time both days!!
Better to go late afternoon/evening as a bit quieter.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park
5.0/5
Fantastic place.
Good shop, nice toilets, good knowledge about tracks, weather and more. Fantastic exhibition about climbing in the area.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Banks Peninsula ▷
French Farm
5.0/5
Fantastic, beautiful freedom camping spot right next to Akaroa Harbour.
Beautiful.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy ▷
Kinloch Campsite
3.5/5
Beautiful setting on shores of Lake Wakatipu, however it was extremely cramped and busy and a gentleman came up and asked us to move, very rudely as we were blocking a boat ramp despite there being no
signpost or indication to support we were.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Kiwi Campers New Zealand
3.5/5
Couple of mechanical faults along the way - one time they were fantastic and helpful.
The other time they did not really want to know.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Manapouri ▷
Adventure Kayak & Cruise
5.0/5
Absolutely fantastic!!
Very accommodating when we had to rearrange due to van troubles. When we got round to doing it - brilliant day. The guide was great, really special experience. Lovely tea, coffee, soup and biscuits too!!
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Penguin Watch
5.0/5
Went down approx 7-7.30pm.
The ranger was fantastic and suggested a rock for us to sit on, penguins walked past us about 3 metres away!! Great couple of hours!!
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Blenheim isite Visitor Information Centre
4.0/5
Nice building.
Helpful lady who recommended great accommodation for us and gave good advice on cycle touring the wineries.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Watson's Way Backpackers Lodge
5.0/5
A lodge type accommodation with a couple of spaces for campervans in the back.
Fantastic place with very lovely and kind owners. Great facilities and in beautiful gardens.