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Clare Lambley
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Tranz Alpine Train
4.0/5
Comfortable carriages with clean windows for taking photos.
Return trip seating allowed viewing of both sides. Friendly staff, excellent quality food (best steak pie in New Zealand), shame that the audio system is not inside and outside.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Camping Ground
4.0/5
Lovely spot, private pitches created within a flax plantation to cut the wind down.
Quirky silo buildings house the kitchen, showers etc. No kitchen equipment to borrow, so watch out if travelling light.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Arthur's Pass ▷
Devils Punchbowl Walking Track
2.0/5
Not so much a walk as a stair climb.
While the return walk time indicated at the start is accurate, those with shorter legs may want warning of the number and height of the steps!
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Steam Punk Museum
4.5/5
For a relatively small space, it is jammed full of weird and wonderful creations.
One viewing is not enough, there is more to be discovered. A place borne out of passion and a sense of fun.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Makarora ▷
Boundary Creek Campsite
4.0/5
Lovely location towards the north of the lake.
Clean toilets with loads of loo roll. Plenty of space for campervans and tents to spread out. Shame about the sandflies.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Murchison ▷
Maruia Falls Walk
4.5/5
Not mentioned in any of our guide books, but well worth a stop to view this wide falls.
Decent sized carpark.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Greymouth ▷
Greymouth isite Visitor Information Centre
4.5/5
Sensibly located at the train station, catching new comers from the Tranz Alpine.
Loaded with leaflets relating to the immediate area, region and wider island. Clearly themed. Located with an interesting gift shop too.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Moeraki Boulders Holiday Park @ Hamden Beach
4.0/5
This tiny camp is perfectly located for viewing the boulders if low tide is evening/early morning.
Just a short walk along the beach. Well equipped kitchen invites visitors to write messages on the kitchen walls, ceiling, appliances. Well visited and loved by global travellers.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Geraldine ▷
Geraldine Visitor Information Centre
4.0/5
This tiny office is well stocked with leaflets and staffed by knowledgable and enthusiastic staff who give accurate information and suggestions.
Juggled the needs of a local booking bus travel with a hapless tourist!