Fiona Hawkins
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Hutt Valley ▷
Swingbridge Track
3.0/5
The swing bridge was fun and made the walk more interesting, also visiting Rivendel (home of the elves).....
if it was not for these two, felt the walk could have been very standard.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
4.0/5
Challenging hike, however amazing views from the top, well worth the climb - Mother Nature at its best.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Matamata ▷
Rings Scenic Tours
3.0/5
On the tour I felt rushed and hurried as there were too many tours, but for a Lord of the Rings fan it was fantastic.
A highlight of our trip. The tour guide was engaging of the group - very expensive!!
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Huka Falls Walkway
4.0/5
Exceeded expectations!
The waterfall itself was exhilarating while the walk along the river was wonderful. To our surprise at the end of the walk we found natural hot pools.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kerikeri ▷
Forest Pools
3.0/5
Disgusting toilets, however lovely fresh clean river and a few nice walks through the bush.
Basic but relaxing.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Nelson ▷
Nelson isite Visitor Information Centre
4.5/5
Vast variety of leaflets, free WIFI, good location on the centre of town.
Clean toilets and fresh drinking water.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Hahei ▷
Cathedral Cove Walk
3.5/5
A little too touristy however, lovely.
Craggy white cliffs dropping down to an azure blue sea - stunning.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Double Bay
4.5/5
Gorgeous spot, we went swimming, had fresh oysters and had no worried for sandflies.
Clean toilet.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Sky Tower
3.5/5
A very welcoming experience, celebrated my 25th birthday which was recognised by the Orbit Restaurant with a card and candle.
Amazing views from the observation deck.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei ▷
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite
4.0/5
Good location, clean toilets - very helpful to have a BBQ and a table and chairs when travelling.
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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Featherston ▷
Featherston Visitor Information Centre
3.5/5
Lots of information available, especially from the elder man who was a local volunteer.
I really liked the old building - an old magistrates court. Next door to a handy library.