Nicky and Andy Prescott
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Twizel ▷
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking
5.0/5
As for directions at the information centre as it's not signposted.
It's free but has a spectacular view of the very blue lake with Mt Cook behind it.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
AJ Hackett Bungy
3.5/5
Very efficient but takes the thrill away from it a bit - all over in seconds.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Kepler Track
4.5/5
Wide variety of landscapes, plenty of nature spotting.
Start swimming opporunities on Day 2 and 3. Stunning sunsets over Lake Manapouri on day 3.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
Mueller Hut Route
4.0/5
Views of 3 glaciers at the top, breathtaking.
Approx 6 hour walk not for the unfit - scree up near the top. Some good scrambling opportunities.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Lake Marian Track
5.0/5
Steep 1 1/2 hr climb but SO worth it!
Crystal clear lake surrounded by snowy mountains, totally isolated. Plus it's warm enough to swim in!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy ▷
Dart Stables
4.5/5
Lovely horses, spectacular scenery, well organised.
More expensive than most but worth the money.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Leith Valley Holiday Park
4.5/5
Short bus into town (parking in town is expensive), nice clean amenitites and friendly staff.
Plus they have board games for free and DVD player to hire.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Lake Outlet Holiday Park
4.0/5
Good facilities but a queue for the showers in the morning.
Swimming in the lake and great mountain bike tracks next to site.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Fox Glacier ▷
Fox Glacier Guiding
5.0/5
Very small group great guide for an amazing experience with the personal touch.
Some sights as the hike but more involvement.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park ▷
Roscos Milford Kayaks
5.0/5
Early start to avoid all the cruiseboats.
Got up close to the wildlife, small group, brilliant knowledgeable guide.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Yellow Eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve
4.0/5
Before dusk, you get to see the penguins walking in from the sea waddling across the beach and climbing the hill to their nests.
So cute!