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The
only way to travel in style around New Zealand.
This
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Dusky Lodge Backpackers
67 Beach Road Kaikoura
www.duskylodge.com
319 5959
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This great little backpackers in Kaikoura
is probally the most friendly I 've stayed at. The outside
Hot Tub, free mountain bikes and cakes everyday make it
a worthwhile stop.
The owners are also mad and its
not unusual for them to share a bottle of wine or two
with you!!!
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Cardrona Ski Field
25Km from Wannaka
www.cardrona.com
0900 34444
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Cardrona is just 25Km from Wannaka and
has great terrain. Its worthwhile stopping in Wannaka for
Cardrona rather than head to Queenstown which is a lengthy
bus ride. There's great begginer runs as well as a half
pipe, bordercross and lots of demanding Black runs!!!
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Agrodome Adventure Park
Western Road, Ngongotahaa,
Nr Rotorua
www.agrodome.com
332 2768
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A great day out. Here you can ride the
awesome jet-boat, try Zorbing (like being in a hamster ball)!
the swoop (Giant Swing) or just another bungee!!!
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Kaitiaki Adventures
www.raft-it.com
0800 338736
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Only try this if you
are feeling brave!!!
Here you will Sledge the great
Rangitaiki River which has mostly grade 5 rapids. Full
Face helmets warm wetsuits and plenty of balls will get
you down this awesome white water. Then to finish off
the only way out is to go over the top of the WORLDS
highest commercially rafted waterfall at 7 metres.....still
keen?
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Tamaki Maori Village
http://maoriculture.co.nz/
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This evening tour takes you to the Tamaki
village where you will experience the traditional Hangi
food, Hongi greetings and try out the Haka dance. This is
the closest you'll get to the Maori Culture and makes a
great evening.
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Magic Travellers Network
132-138 Quay Street Auckland
www.magicbus.co.nz
0064 9358 3471
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My tour of New Zealand was done with Magic
Bus.The drivers are very knowledgable, they pre book accomodation
& tours if needed and you are free to get on & off
when you like.
A great way to travel with freedom
of choice.
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Wilkin River Jets
State Highway 6 Makarora, New
Zealand
www.destination-nz.com
Phone: +64 03 443 8351
Fax: +64 03 443 8351
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A 1 hour 50Km jet boat ride through Mt
Aspiring National Park. The best value shot over jet in
NZ.
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Rainbow Lodge Backpackers
99 Titiraupenga St, Taupo
Ph: 0064 7 3785754
Fax: 0064 7 377 1568
http://www.rainbowlodge.co.nz/
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The owners Mark & Sue have got aone
of the cleanest and well equipped backpackers i've stayed
in. A worthwhile stop whilst in Taupo.
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kaikoura
Aeroclub
email:
aeroclub.kaikoura@xtra.co.nz
03 3196579
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I piloted my own Cessna 150 aircraft.
The half hour flight cost $80 and you are
able to take the controls from take-off to landing. Also
great views of the coastline for whale & dolphin spotting.
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Kaikora Whale Watch
www.whalewatch.co.nz
0064 3319 6767
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This 3 hour tour takes you off the East
coast of Kaikoura in the well equipped catamarrans. With
mapping systems GPS navigation and knowledgable staff its
a breathtaking experience watching the magnificent Sperm
Whales.
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Tongariro Crossing
Tongariro National Park
www.whakapapa.co.nz
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Described as the best one day walk in NZ
this 17Km TransAlpine walk takes in the awesome South Crater,
Central Crater, Emerald Lakes as well as many other spectacular
views.
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Taupo
Tandem Skydive
Lake
Taupoe
www.taupotandemskydiving.com
0800 275934
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With over 40,000 jumps this is probally
the most scenic & cheapest place to skydive in NZ.They
also have an Oxygen assisted skydive with over 60 seconds
freefall at 200Kmh!!!
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Franz Josef Glacier
PO Box 4 Franz Josef
www.franzjosefglacier.com
0800 484337
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Do not miss this spectacular glacier. You
can choose to do the half day climb or take a heli-hike
which places you half way up under great ice falls.
Strap on your ice talons & go explore!!
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The Wall Backpackers
1140 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
www.thewall.co.nz
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Not listed in the LonelyPlanet but this
is the freshest backpackers in Rotorua.
A very clean place with its own
bar/restaurant and even an indoor climbing centre.
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