Sarah
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock ▷
Alfred Stream Reserve
3.5/5
Very windy and lots of bugs but close to Pelorus Bridge and the French Pass which are both worth a stop.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Davies Bay Campsite
4.0/5
Gorgeous, little used campground with a magnificent view of Queen Charlotte Sound.
However, it has the most disgusting toilet I have ever seen and that is saying a lot!!
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Blenheim Backpackers
2.5/5
Unless you are 18 years old, this hostel has little to offer besides a swimming pool.
They claim to have job opportunities and free WiFi but neither are true.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock ▷
Pelorus Bridge Campground
4.0/5
Beautiful scenery.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Queen Charlotte Track
5.0/5
Stunning natural beauty, fairly predictable weather and like minded outdoorsy folk.
A must do!!
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
5.0/5
Stunning scenery, but aim for a good weather window.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Mount / Mt Eden (Maungawhau)
3.5/5
Full of tourists but a great way to kill a few hours in an expensive city.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite
4.5/5
Friendly folk, good fishing.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Hamurana ▷
Trout Pools Reserve
4.5/5
Excellent spot for paddlers.
The trash and toilets are the only drawback, otherwise worth the trip from Rotorua.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Whites Bay tracks
4.5/5
Excellent views of the ocean and mountains.
Worth it!