camping in New Zealand


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Jan 14, 2008
Timsaunders
Globetrotter
Part of Topic New Zealand

Turangi is a small town situated about 50 minutes south of Taupo in the North Island of New Zealand, and when I was there, I chose to stay at the Turangi Cabins and Holiday Park.
The owners,...


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2. Travel Tip:

Okuru Beach Holiday Park. 5 stars

Sep 19, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter

The man burst into the communal kitchen followed by around 30 dishevelled travellers.
"OK, we're here now. We need the kitchen, and the rest of you can just clear off. And don't leave a...


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Sep 19, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter

I was aware, every so often, of a shadow passing over my tent. I was lying there, reading my book, watching as the shadow passed overhead, flicking little black and white patterns on the fabric...

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4. Travel Tip:

McKay's Creek Camp Site 5 stars

Sep 19, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter

I awoke in the morning with a strange feeling. Something wasn't quite right with my tent. It was sagging in places where tents should not sag, like some sort of large animal had decided to sit on...

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5. Travel Tip:

Kaka Point Camping Ground 4 stars

Sep 19, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter

The night was freezing, and even though we were only a few minutes walk from the beach, the puddles that surrounded our tent were already covered with ice by 10pm. This coldness was not alleviated...

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Sep 14, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter

I must admit, I felt a little bit like Sam the hobbit. I had my pots and pans, my special little box of salt and spices. I even had some fish and "tatters" (Po-ta-toes). All I wanted now was for...

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Sep 11, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I watched the small child get thrown from the flying fox (also known as a zip line) and spin twice in the air, before hitting the ground in an eclectic jumble of arms and legs. I then watched as...

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8. Travel Tip:

Camping In New Zealand 5 stars

Sep 5, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter

There is nothing quite like the feeling of waking up in the morning and knowing there is only a thin piece of canvas between you and adventure. Opening up the doorflaps, you are confronted by a...

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Sep 4, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The sun shone down relentlessly on my lilly white skin, but I didn't care. I was stretched out in front of my tent, wearing shorts and not a lot else, letting the uninhibited UV rays give me a...

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10. Travel Tip:

Waiwera Hot Pools 4 stars

Aug 16, 2007
Timsaunders
Globetrotter

Just 45 minutes north of New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, is an idylic town called Waiwera, home of the Waiwera Hot Pools and Thermal Resort.
It is a place of extreme beauty and...


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