Andrea and Craig Swinson
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Waitomo ▷
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
4.5/5
We did their 5-hour Waitomo Caves tour and it rocked.
There was no wasted time - it was full of adventure and fun. The guides were invested in making sure we enjoyed ourselves. Very good value!
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Waihi ▷
Waihi Beach Tasman Holiday Parks
5.0/5
It's almost a resort - Sky TV movies, free spa, free heated pool, clean facilities AND they gave us an off-season deal (pay for 2 nights, stay for 3).
Superb!
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Curio Bay Penguin Watch
5.0/5
Why pay to see penguins when you can come here for free to see yellow-eyed penguins up close?
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ New Plymouth ▷
Brooklands Zoo
5.0/5
It has monkeys, red pandas, birds and your standard petting zoo creatures (and more!), in a lovely park setting.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
4.0/5
Beautiful location right on the beach.
Having to pay for showers (50c) is the only drawback.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames ▷
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
4.0/5
A long day trek (8 hrs), you hike through different types of scenery and are rewarded with amazing views at the top.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington ▷
Wellington Zoo
3.5/5
Small, but we went on a '$5 Wednesday' August special.
Wouldn't pay much more for it.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Stuart Landsborough's Puzzling World Wanaka
3.0/5
Very interesting, but overpriced.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Queenstown Hampshire Holiday Park
1.0/5
They crammed us in 2 vans to a site.
Showers cost extra and some were broken. Location would be the only reason to stay. Don't be fooled by the nice reception building!
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Roys Peak Track
5.0/5
A great track for non-multi-day trampers.
A challenging track that gains elevation quickly and pays off with incredible panoramic views over lakes & snow-capped peaks. ~1500m, 6 hrs.