ROADBOOK
NEW ZEALAND
12-03-2014
Dick & Helma Jeukens
Alle informatie en gegevens voor een camperreis van 41 dagen door
New Zealand.
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DICK & HELMA JEUKENS
Maatschappij:
Cathay Pacific
Datum:
Traject 1:
Amsterdam Hong Kong
Vertrektijd Amsterdam:
Aankomsttijd Hong Kong:
Traject 2:
Datum:
Hong Kong Auckland
Vertrektijd Hong Kong:
Aankomsttijd Auckland:
xxxxx
12:25
7:00
Datum aankomst: xxxxx
xxxxx
21:00
13:05
Datum aankomst: xxxxx
Vervoersklasse: Economy
Stopover:
Naam hotel:
Regal Airport
Plaats:
Hong Kong
Datum aankomst: xxxxx
Datum vertrek: xxxxx
Aantal nachten: 0
Soort kamer:
2-persoonskamer
Inclusief transfer vanaf luchthaven naar hotel: Nee is op loopafstand
Camper ophalen op xxxxx
Alpha Auckland Depot, 36 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, New Zealand
6 Berth Automatic Alpha Campervan
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United 6 Premier Motorhome Vehicle Specifications
All vehicle specifications and facilities shown below are an indication only and are subject to change as models are introduced to the United
fleet.
Vehicle Specification
United 6 Premier Motorhome
Vehicle Model
Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Height x length x width
3.03 x 7.40 x 2.25 metres
Internal height
2.10 metres
Engine specification
2.2 litre turbo diesel
Transmission
5 Speed Auto
Fuel consumption (approx)
8-10km/litre
Fuel capacity
75 litres
Power steering
Yes
Air-conditioning
Driver's cab only
Power supply (volts)
12v battery & 240v mains
Capacity (max. people)
6
Driver's cab swivel seats
Yes
Internal access
Yes - walk through to rear cabin
Seatbelts
2 in driver's cab & 4 seated behind driver
Baby/booster seat fittings
4 - on seats behind driver
Shower and toilet
Yes
Hot/cold pressurised water
Yes
Fresh water tank capacity
93 litres
Filtered water system
Yes
Waste water holding tank capacity
97 litres
No. of beds & bed dimensions
(metres)
1 double (upper 2.16 x 1.58m)
+
1 king size (rear 2.18 x 1.68m) or
2 singles (rear 1.68m x 0.72m
and 1.68m x 0.72m) and 1 double
behind driver (2.00m x 1.17m)
Gas bottle capacity
9kgs
Gas stove
4 burner with grill and oven
Range hood
Yes
Refrigerator - 12v small freezer unit 130 litre
Microwave - 240 volt
Yes
Heating
Electric & Gas
Storage
Extensive inside and out
Radio/CD player
Yes
LCD Screen & DVD player
Yes
Security Safes
Yes
Bicycle racks & bicycles
Available for hire
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Camper dag 1
Na het ophalen van de camper naar de eerste camping.
Onderweg langs een supermarkt om de eerste boodschappen te doen.
Camping:
Auckland North Shore Motels & Holiday Park
52 Northcote Road, Takapuna Auckland
Afstand:
Reistijd:
28 km
0:30 uur
Op de camping de Camper verder inrichten.
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DE HIGHLIGHTS VAN AUCKLAND
Queen Street highlights
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Shopping in High Street & Chancery
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Civic Theatre
Cafés
Sky Tower - SKYCITY Auckland
Where: Cnr Victoria & Federal Streets, Auckland Central
Adult pricing: $28
Auckland Museum
Where:
Opening Times:
Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland Central
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 5pm
Māori cultural performance
DAILY, 11AM, 12PM, 1.30PM AND 2.30PM**,
35MINS,
CHARGES APPLY
You will enjoy a warm, vibrant and entertaining glimpse of Māori culture culminating in a high-energy
spine-tingling version of our most celebrated dance, the world famous haka.
The only Auckland venue providing daily Māori cultural performances, the Museum's offering is recognised as
being one of the best in New Zealand. Our cultural group are here under the blessing of Ngāti Whātua, our
local iwi, or people of this land.
$45,00 pp
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Camper dag 3
Camping:
Waitangi Holiday Park
21 Tahuna Road, Waitangi, Northland
Afstand:
Reistijd:
221 km
2:45 uur
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TaiamaiTours-Heritage Journeys
Te hoenga Waka-Haruru Falls
Vertrek adres:
Naam :
Adres:
Plaats:
Taiamai Tours
Rd 2, Te Ahuahu Road
Bay of Islands (near Waitangi)
Telefoonnummer: 0800-925 826
Te Hoenga Waka - Haruru Falls
vertrek om 10am
rate for 1 to 2 guests: $135.00
allows max of 32 guests
Welcome to Aotearoa (New Zealand) Northland is the
birthplace of modern New Zealand and the Ngapuhi Tribe is the largest group of Maori in the country.
Taiamai Tours Heritage Journey’s is a Maori community owned cultural experience. Internationally renowned
as one of best Maori cultural EXPERIENCES in New Zealand, we promise that should you join us you will
participate in an experience that is truly unique, special and for some life changing. Departing from where
your tender docks in Waitangi you immediately feel the power and spiritually of the Maori waka as you
paddle the peaceful and tranquil waters of Waitangi aboard our 50 ft traditional Maori Waka (canoe). We
guarantee you will rate this experience as one of the best activities you do during your New Zealand
stopover. Our Qualmark endorsed Waka Journeys are a perfect combination of eco adventures and
interactive Cultural encounters and are the must do Once in a lifetime experience during your once in a
lifetime visit to the Bay of Islands.
We adviseren u de volgende zaken mee te nemen:
-zonnebrandcreme
-hoed/pet
-fles water
-insecten spray
-schoenen/ sandalen die nat mogen worden
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is the place where Māori chiefs
first signed their accord with the British Crown – the Treaty of
Waitangi – Te Tiriti of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding
document.
The Treaty Grounds feature the historic Treaty House, the
magnificently carved meeting house and the world’s largest
ceremonial war canoe. Enjoy strolling through one of New
Zealand’s great beauty spots with its panoramic views of the
Bay of Islands.
Physical address
Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi,
Northland, New Zealand.
Open daily 9am - 5pm.
Months of operation: All months of the year
Adult $25.00
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Ninety Mile Beach Holiday Park
6 Matai Street, RD 1, Awanui, New Zealand
Afstand:
Reistijd:
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122 km
1:34 uur
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Harrisons cape Runner
This is a full-day comprehensive tour with many stops including:
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Aupouri Forest,
Ninety Mile Beach,
Te Paki Stream & Sand Dunes,
Cape Reinga,
Tapotupotu Bay,
Rarawa Beach,
Te Kao,
Houhora Heads and The Ancient Kauri Kingdom.
We offer free pick-up from your local accommodation.
Adults: $50.00 (includes GST)
These costs include a fresh picnic lunch, tea, coffee, juice & sweets, as well as free pickup from your local
accommodation.
Wear loose comfortable clothing. Our visits are on sand much of the time so you do not require heavy
footwear (the walk down to the light house is a gentle gravel track) - open shoes & sandals are ok. Good to
bring a towel to wipe away the sand - also swimwear, hat & sunblock during the summer months & whatever
the season, a camera & a smile!
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Camping:
Waipoua Forest
1 Waipoua River Road, Waipoua Forest, Northland
Afstand:
Reistijd:
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147 km
2:21 uur
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About Tane Mahuta
Tane Mahuta ('Lord of the Forest') is New Zealand’s largest known
living kauri tree. It is thought this tree was discovered and identified in
the 1920s when contracted surveyors surveyed the present State
Highway 12 through the forest. In 1928, Nicholas Yakas and other
bushmen, who were building the road, also identified the big tree Tane
Mahuta.
According to Maori mythology Tane is the son of Ranginui the sky
father and Papatuanuku the earth mother. Tane was the child that tore
his parents' parental embrace and once done set about clothing his
mother in the forest we have here today. All living creatures of the
forest are regarded as Tane’s children.
Measurements
Trunk girth: 13.77 m
Trunk height: 17.68 m
Total height: 51.2 m
Trunk volume: 244.5 m³
Getting there
The Tane Mahuta Walk is sign posted from State Highway 12, which runs through the Waipoua Forest. The
southern township of Dargaville is 65 km away and the northern township of Omapere is 18 km.
The road widens at the Tane Mahuta car park to accommodate visitor vehicles. There is a picnic area, and
toilets located 5 m back from the car park on the opposite side of the road from the track entrance.
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Camping:
Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
790 Hot Water Beach Road, Hot Water Beach, Whitianga 3591
Afstand:
Reistijd:
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403 km
5:00 uur
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Cathedral Cove Walk
Time:
Distance:
1 hr 30 min return
2.5 km
Description
Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula. Photo: D
Williams.
Cathedral Cove
This recreation reserve, gifted to the nation in the
1980s by Vaughan and Doreen Harsant, boasts
some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal
scenery. A walking track gives access to Gemstone
Bay, Stingray Bay and the beautiful sandy beaches
at Cathedral Cove separated by a rock arch.
Although this track is well graded, there are some
hill slopes so allow plenty of time for the walk, wear
appropriate footwear, and take food and water
with you.
The track drops steadily from the car park into a valley where a side loop track takes you through a puriri grove and then
back onto the main track. Alternatively, you can take a side track down to Gemstone Bay which has a bouldery beach and
snorkel trail or, a little further on, another side track to Stingray Bay.
Stingray Bay has some large boulders with a beautiful sandy beach beyond. Special features are a sea cave and honeycomb
weathering on the cliff face across the bay. Please note the north-western end of the beach at Stingray Bay is closed due to
the danger of falling rocks and debris from the cliffs above. Visitors are advised not to use this end of the beach or adjacent
waters. Signs and markers are in place to identify and warn people of the danger area.
Back on the main track, you climb out of the valley up to a high point overlooking the coastline. Stop, catch your breath and
admire the view of the offshore islands. The track then crosses pasture and scrubland before entering pine forest with a good
understorey of native shrubs. From here, it is all downhill to Cathedral Cove and even though this means there is a climb back
off the beach for the return journey, it is well worth it to experience the beauty of the place.
Please take care when walking through the arch separating the two beaches at Cathedral Cove. Rockfall hazards exist in and
around the arch and could occur at any time due to ongoing natural weathering and erosion. A management regime is in
place to monitor the condition of the arch to make it as safe as possible.
There is a walking track from the western end of Hahei beach up to Cathedral Cove car park to connect with the track to
Cathedral Cove. Allow an extra 20 - 30 minutes for this walk.
Getting there
At the end of Grange Road at Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Turn left just past the Hahei shops (signposted to Cathedral Cove).
DENK AAN HOOG EN LAAG WATER !!!!!!!
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Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach is a 'Must Do' activity when visiting The Coromandel
A truly unique Kiwi experience that every New
Zealander should experience at least once in
their lifetime!
An underground river of hot water flows from
the interior of the earth to surface in the Pacific
Ocean at Hot Water Beach – a long beautiful
white beach located between Tairua and
Whitianga. The stunning beach overlooks the
Pacific Ocean and offshore Castle Rock, with
Pohutukawa lined cliffs at either end of the
beach.
Two hours either side of low tide visitors flock
to the usually deserted Hot Water Beach to
find hot water bubbling through the golden
sand. Families, kids and couples can been seen
digging their own spa pool in the sand to lie
back in and relax while the steam from their
hot pool envelops them.
With the ebb and flow of the tide each individually created hot pool is washed away clearing the way for the next influx of
visitors.
For further information and exact location details refer to the product listing for Hot Water Beach
The beach also boasts some great surf, cruisy café’s and galleries and only a 5 minute drive to another Coromandel ‘must do’
– the walk into Cathedral Cove
The hot springs are only accessible at low tide
however more often than not two hours each side of low tide, will still provide you with an opportunity to dig your own spa.
Need to know
Spades are available for hire at Hotties Cafe, Hot Water Beach Cafe and the Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park.
Parking is available in three location :
The Main Beach carpark,
Te Waiwai carpark and
the Main Store carpark.
Note, fees may apply at the Main Store carpark.
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Camping:
Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
367 Harbour Road Ohope
Afstand:
Reistijd:
251 km
3:35 uur
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Vandaag Otago Anniversary Day
White Island Tours gives you an in-depth guided tour of one of the world’s most interesting volcanoes. The
island’s history is related in an informative way, with scientific information explained in an easy-to-understand
manner.
Shortly after check-in at the White Island Rendezvous, the tour departs from the Whakatane Wharf. You will
find yourself aboard PeeJay, a luxury launch specifically built for the tours to White
Island.
The trip out to the island is approximately 80 minutes, depending on conditions, so
there is plenty of time to take in the scenery and marine life and enjoy our
commentary through the excellent microphone system on board.
On the way out to the island our crew will issue everyone with safety gear, consisting of a
hard hat and gas mask. Upon arrival at White Island, we anchor PeeJay and ferry
everyone over to the island via inflatable boat to an existing concrete jetty. There is a short
ladder to climb, a steel planking system to cross, and some boulders to negotiate before
reaching the shore. Then it is time to start your exploration of New Zealand’s only live
marine volcano.
WHAT TO BRING
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Adult
Fully enclosed shoes with good grip.
Warm waterproof jacket
Drink/water bottle
Sunscreen
Camera
Swimming gear is optional in summer
$199.00 per person
Adres:
15 The Strand East
Whakatane
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Camping:
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
463 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua
Afstand:
Reistijd:
98 km
1:30 uur
Onderweg de Hells Gate bezoeken.
Hells Gate Geothermal Park is set in 50 acres with a
large variety of thermal features. Walk past
steaming fumeroles and hot pools of boiling MUD so
violent they are unnerving. Follow the footsteps of
ancient Maori Warriors through the swirling clouds of steam, past the hot pool where the Maori Princess
“Hurutini” lost her life, see the violent geothermal activity of the Inferno and the Kakahi Falls, the largest hot
waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. Here, warriors would bathe in the sulphurous waters to heal their
wounds after battle and remove the “tapu” (sacredness) of war.
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Hangi Feast Menu
Celebration of life and togetherness by the
sharing of food is an important part of
Maori culture – so a big part of the Tamaki
Maori Village Rotorua experience is the 3
course dinner.
The traditional hangi has been steaming
under the earth on hot rocks for a number
of hours, ready for your arrival! Enjoy
succulent New Zealand meats with a lovely,
slightly-smoked flavour and fresh
vegetables. As well as hangi, you will
enjoy Maori bread, fresh salads and
seafood, mouth-watering desserts and
more. Feast on as much as you like – it is
our honour to fill your belly and your heart with our traditional Maori hospitality! Vegetarians are happily
catered for upon request – just let us know when you book.
Tamaki Maori Village Rotorua - Maori Culture Rotorua
1220 Hinemaru Street
Rotorua
Bay of Plenty
Prices include: Adults NZ$ 110.00
3.5 hour Maori Cultural Experience - New Zealand’s best and most award-winning!
Buffet dinner feast
Free transport to and from your Rotorua accommodation
Tamaki Maori Village Prices (your credit card will be charged on the day of travel unless otherwise advised)
Omgeving bekijken
prachtig meren gebied!
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Camping:
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Sh 48 Whakapapa Village 4691
Afstand:
Reistijd:
181 km
2:05 uur
Often described as the best one-day hike in New Zealand, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing provides an
opportunity to experience some of the most scenic and active volcanic areas of the National Park. The total
distance one way is 19.5km and you can expect to be no less than amazed with the sights and sounds you will
encounter.
The track winds up the Mangatepopo Valley to the saddle between Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. Poles lead
across the South crater to the tracks highpoint at Red Crater (1886m), an active and still steaming vent.
Beyond the Red Crater the track passes the Emerald Lakes and past Te Wai-Whakaata-o-te-Rangihiroa (Blue
Lake). From here the route descends to Ketetahi Hut and skirts the nearby springs down through native forest
to the car park.
We can and will only recommend the best local operators to take you out on the Crossing. For anyone that is
reasonably fit and enjoys the outdoors, this is an experience not to be missed.
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These times are just an approximate as people walk at a different pace:
Car Park to Soda Springs
1 - 1.5 hrs
Soda Springs to South Crater
40 mins - 1hr
South Crater to Red Crater
1 hr
Red Crater to Emerald Lakes
10-20 mins
Emerald Lakes to Ketetahi Hut
1 - 1.5 hrs
Ketetahi Hut to Ketetahi Car Park
1.5 - 2 hrs
What to bring:
The best advice we can give you is not to go on this hike unless you come well prepared! What you will need to bring is:
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Food and plenty of liquid (min 2litres)
Warm Clothes (Woollen/Polypropylene clothes, do NOT wear Denim/Cotton)
Hat & Gloves
Waterproof Clothing
Sturdy Boots (Uneven Volcanic terrain can be difficult and tiring to walk on).
Sneakers are not good enough.
Sunscreen & Sunglasses
Camera
Cell Phone (recommended)
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Camping:
Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park Hawkes Bay
610 Windsor Ave, Parkvale, Hastings 4122
Afstand:
Reistijd:
245 km
3:00 uur
Op weg naar Hastings langs het Taupo meer rijden
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The Gannets
Gannets were not noted by Captain James Cook during his
coastline visit in 1769 which leads us to assume that they have
not always been present in this area. Gannets were first noted
at Cape Kidnappers in small numbers in about 1850 by Henry
Hill, a NZ naturalist.
The Cape now accommodates over 20,000 birds spread over four
main nesting sites – The Plateau, Saddle, Whalebone Reef and
Black Reef colonies. Recent research has shown that the gannet
numbers here are growing by around 2.5% each year
The gannets are present at the Cape from August to April of each
year for the sole purpose of breeding. At the age of around 15-16
weeks, the chicks will take their first ever flight – a solo instinctive
migration of around 2,800km to Australian waters. The mortality
rate is high with around 70-80% perishing before they have a
chance to return. Those that do survive will return to their birth
colony at around 2-3 years old, complete with their beautiful adult
colouring. They will then spend the rest of their lives in this area –
on land to breed, and on NZ sea-waters for the winter.
Gannets are an impressive sight with their defined markings,
colouring and their superb elegance in flight. A diving gannet is a
sight to see – they can hit the water at speeds of up to 140km/hr! You will see gannet pairs rub their
heads & beaks together, preen each other and bow & call to each other – this is done during courtship or
when one partner returns to the nest. Gannets normally mate for life.
Their tolerance towards visitors allows us to get very close without causing disturbance.
Prices:
Shuttle Service (from Napier, Hastings or Havelock North I-Sites)
1 person - $45.00 (return)
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Camping:
Capital Gateway Motor Inn
1 Newlands Road, Newlands, 6037
Afstand:
Reistijd:
288 km
3:40 uur
Maar 1 overnachting. De volgende dag de ferry naar het zuidereiland.
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Bluebridge the cook strait ferry
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Camping:
Picton Campervan Park
42 Kent Street, Picton
Reistijd:
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Camping:
Alpine Pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Rd Kaikoura 7300
Afstand:
Reistijd:
155 km
2:00 uur
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Whale watching: $145,- pp
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Camping:
Old MacDonalds Farm & Holiday Park
Harvey Rd Marahau 7197
Afstand:
Reistijd:
307 km
4:00 uur
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ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK FULL SCENIC CRUISE
Sit back and relax as we depart from lovely Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise to experience the entire Abel
Tasman National Park.
Departs: - 9.15am
Details:
View world-famous Split Apple Rock, New Zealand fur seals, golden sands and the crystal-clear waters of
Torrent, Bark, Tonga Quarry, Awaroa and Totaranui Beaches before you return to Kaiteriteri.
Suitability: This is a great 3 – 4 hour cruise for all ages where you get to see and experience the entire Abel
Tasman National Park!
This trip includes a free hot drink on board.
Price: - $76 Adult
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Camping:
Beach Camp
Punakaiki 7873
Afstand:
Reistijd:
288 km
4:00 uur
Punakaiki Beach Camp is gelegen in een schilderachtige omgeving aan het strand dat grenst aan het
Paparoa National Park.
Entree is in Owen Street, off SH 6,
1 km ten noorden van Pancake Rocks & gemakkelijk 45 minuten rijden van Westport of Greymouth.
Ideaal voor een tussenstop of een verlengd verblijf, de Punakaiki Beach Camp is een uitstekende uitvalsbasis
om kalksteencanyons, bushwalks, stranden & Pancake Rocks & Blowholes verkennen.
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The Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Punakaiki is een kleine nederzetting aan de West Coast van het Zuidereiland van Nieuw-Zeeland, gelegen
tussen Westport en Greymouth. De plaats ligt aan de rand van het nationaal park Paparoa. Door het dorp
loopt de State Highway 6.
De Pannenkoekrotsen (Engels: Pancake Rocks) aan 'Dolomite Point' ten zuiden van de nederzetting zijn een
populaire toeristische trekpleister. De Pannenkoekrotsen bestaan uit een groep van sterk verweerde
kalksteenrotsen waar de Tasmanzee tijdens hoog tij door een aantal verticale blaasgaten breekt. Het
kalksteen lijkt hier gelaagd te zijn op de 'pannenkoeken'-manier. Dit is veroorzaakt door enorme druk op de
wisselende harde en zachte lagen van zeedieren en plantenresten.[1]
In en rond de Pannenkoekrotsen zijn een aantal wandelpaden aangelegd, waarvan delen ook toegankelijk
zijn voor rolstoelgebruikers. Anderen bestaan uit trappen die omhoog en naar beneden leiden langs de
rotsen.
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
Time: 20 mins
Distance: 1.1 km, loop
Track category: Short walk, Walking track, Easy access short walk
This is an all weather walk around the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Looking like giant pancakes the curious
limestone formations are especially spectacular at high tide in a westerly sea. With the exception of an optional short
section with steps, the walk is suitable for wheelchairs (with assistance). As the rocks are both fragile and dangerous, it
is important to stay on the path.
Access: From the main road, opposite the visitor centre.
Truman Track
Time: 15 mins
Distance: 700 m, one way
Track category: Walking track
Truman Track is a walk through unspoiled sub-tropical forest where podocarp and rata trees tower above thickets of
vines and nikau palms. The track emerges on a spectacular coastline with cliffs, caverns, a blowhole and a waterfall
which plummets straight onto a rock-strewn beach. A stairway provides access to the beach, which may be safely
explored when the tide is out.
Access: From the main road, 3 km north of the visitor centre.
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Punakaiki Cavern
Time: Take as long as you like
Track category: Walking track
A wooden stairway gives access to 130 m of safe passages with a few stalactites and the odd glow worm. Plenty of fun
for all ages, so long as a good torch (and preferably a spare) is carried.
Access: Signposted beside the main road 500 m north of the visitor centre.
Pororari River Track
Pororari River surrounded by lush bush
Pororari River
Time: 1 hr
Distance: 3.5 km, one way
Track category: Walking track
This track follows a spectacular limestone gorge with two main features - a river with huge rocks in deep pools, and
beautiful forest featuring subtle changes from sub-tropical to temperate.
A 15 minute gentle stroll from the car park brings you to a seat and a lookout, with spectacular views of the river gorge
with its magnificent limestone cliffs. From this point on, the track narrows and the gradients become a little steeper as the
track continues for another 2.5km until it meets the Inland Pack Track. Five minutes beyond this junction the track leads
to the riverbed, an ideal place for a rest before retracing your steps back to the car park.
Access: From the carpark by the Pororari River bridge, one kilometre north of the Visitor Centre on SH6.
Punakaiki - Pororari Loop
Time: 3 hr
Distance: 11 km, loop
Track category: Walking track, Tramping track
A popular walking track combining the southern section of the Inland Pack Track with the Pororari River Track. It crosses
the Punakaiki River via a footbridge, and then follows an easily graded climb through mature rain forest over the ridge
dividing the two rivers. When the Pororari River Track junction is reached, it is worth carrying on along the Inland Pack
Track for a short distance to the Pororari River, a perfect place for a rest and something to eat. Return to the junction and
then follow the Pororari River Track down river to the car park on SH6. From there it is a 1km walk south along SH6. to
the Visitor Centre.
Access: From the Visitor Centre follow SH6 south to Waikori Road, 200 m on the left after the Punakaiki River. (Note: The
vehicle bridge on SH6 over the Punakaiki River has pedestrian access on the upstream side). Follow Waikori Road for
1km to the car park. The track starts 50 m further down the road on the left at the footbridge. Please leave the farm gate
at the start of Waikori Road closed at all times.
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Camping:
Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday Park
2902 Franz Josef Highway, Franz Josef
Afstand:
216 km
Reistijd:
2:45 uur
Onderweg naar Franz Josef het Jadestadje Hokitika bekijken!
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Fly high above the glaciers as they travel towards the sea!
You can see it all from up high, the valleys and their icy contents, the highest peaks in New Zealand
standing tall looking out towards the Tasman Sea. Look down into the deep valleys, shrouded in
mist hiding the dense rainforests and relative human isolation of the Westland National Park.
There are many kinds of helicopter tours available to suit your budget and time. In less than an hour
or so you can see Mount Cook, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Tasman Glacier, the Southern Alps
and The Tasman Sea. Incredible!
Suitable for all ages, children LOVE IT!
Duration: 20 to 40 minutes
Fitness: Suits all people
Price Guide: $195 to $395
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Terrace Walk Track – Glow-worms!
This easy walk winds a short way along the bush-clad terraces at the south end of the village.
The walk provides a good introduction to the rainforest of the Glacier Region. There is no access
beyond the bridge due to a slip and you will need to return the way you came.
Take a torch and explore this walk at night to see glow-worms in the forest, especially under and
around large fallen trees alongside the track.
Getting there
The walk starts off State Highway 6, just two minutes walk from the Westland Tai Poutini National
Park Visitor Centre and i-SITE. Park at the Visitor Centre and cross the highway – the track entrance
(with a very small parking area) is approximately 50 metres south of ‘Our Lady of the Alps’ church.
Time:
30 min return from car park
Distance:
1.8 km return from car park
Sentinel Rock Walk
Sentinel Rock emerged from beneath the glacier in 1865
It’s an example of how the glacial ice ground the hard schist bedrock into a Roche moutonnee or
‘rock sheep’. Since 1909 the glacier has retreated over 3 km and plants have progressively colonised
where a veneer of rubble has been dumped over bedrock in the valley.
Getting there
Drive or walk south from the Franz Josef Waiau township across the Waiho River bridge and turn
left onto the Glacier Access Road or Te Ara a Waiau. Drive or walk for approximately 4 km to the car
park at the end of the road.
Time:
20 min return
Distance:
900 m return
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Camping:
Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park "Creeksyde"
54 Robins Rd Queenstown 9300
Afstand:
355 km
Reistijd:
4:30 uur
onderweg stoppen in Arrowtown
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Arrowtown
is een plaats met circa 1700 inwoners op het Zuidereiland van Nieuw-Zeeland. Het is een goed
bewaard gebleven goud-mijnstad op circa 20 km van Queenstown. In 1862 ontdekte een klein
groepje mijnwerkers goud in de rivier Fox.
Bezienswaardigheden: Millbrook Resort, Lakes District Museum, Arrow River Walk, Tobins Track,
Anniversary Walk
Arrow River Trail
Time: 50 mins return to bridge
Grade: Easy
Gear: Reasonable footwear recommended
Start by the Trails Notice Board at Butlers Green and walk diagonally to your left to cross a small
footbridge over Bush Creek. Turn right and just around the corner towards the Arrow River this is
another sign. Keeping to the left you will head on to a foot track that goes up and over the Arrow
Irrigation Pipeline. The trail follows the pipeline for much of the way. This is a relaxing wander high
above the Arrow River. 20 mins into the trail you will pass a spot where the Sawpit Gully stream
falls down a picturesque waterfall (ideal spot for a rest). Not far on from this you'll reach the turn
off to the Sawpit Gully trail, and 3 mins on from this point, you will reach the Norman Smith foot
bridge where the trail joins the Macetown Road. You can either retrace your steps back to Arrowtown
or return to Arrowtown via the Macetown 4WD road (some river crossings may be necessary).
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Gondola Trips
High above town at Skyline Gondola there's plenty to do; ride the luge, enjoy a delicious 6
course buffet with impressive views over Queenstown or a Maori cultural show, after dark star
gaze. Paragilde or ziptrek back down if you dare!
Lord of the Rings & Scenic
LOTR set in a world of fantasy, that is what we call home! See locations from movies filmed
here on a guided tour. Or hop on a red double decker bus to see local sights. Enjoy the fresh
air on one of the many local walking tracks.
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Camping:
Te Anau TOP 10 Holiday Park
128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau 9600
Afstand:
Reistijd:
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Doubtful Sound
A day excursion into this pristine fiord begins with a cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri to West Arm
followed by a coach ride over Wilmot Pass, pausing along the way to experience the dense Fiordland
rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening far below. Next enjoy a three-hour cruise exploring
Doubtful Sound. You may be lucky enough to see the resident pod of Bottlenose Dolphins or the fur seals
may be out to play. The excursion also includes a visit to the Manapouri Underground Power Station.
Please ask our friendly team for exclusive specials on this spectacular trip.
Price: $255,00 pp
TOP 10 Members: Buy 1 lunch and get one FREE
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Milford Sound
Milford Sound is awe-inspiring and getting there is definitely part of the experience.
You can either take a coach from Te Anau or self drive on one of the finest alpine drives in the world.
Local Tip:
Try a Nature cruise in the morning. Milford Sound is stunning and generally calm in the morning, there are
less people around and it frees up your entire afternoon to do many of the scenic stops on your trip back
to Te Anau
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1 MIRROR LAKES
From Te Anou head north 3o km on 5H 94
Across the plains to Te Anau Downs where
You can stop to the jetty to see the historic
55 Tarawera which carries trampers across
The lake to the start of the world-famous
Milford Track. The road continues north
along the Eglinton Valley for another 3t km
Through patches of beech forest to the Mirror
Lakes signposted on the left.
A 5-minute boardwalk leads through
moss-covered beech trees to viewing platforms at the Mirror Lakes where pictureperfect images of the surrounding snowcapped peaks are reflected in the still water.
2 CASCADE CREEK
Continue north on SH g+. Ahead Iies o
Stretch of road signposted as the avenue of
The disappearing mountain', which provides
The illusion that a peak ahead is sinking out
Of sight as you drive directly towards it. lt is
Ry km to Cascade Creek signposted on the
Left. An easy 3o-minute loop walk leading
from Cascade Creek circles through the forest
to Lake Gunn. The lake was known to Maori
as O Tapara and its shores were a resting
place for parties heading to Anita Bay on the
West Coast in search of greenstone. Paradise
Ducks and scup can often be seen on the
Takes while the surrounding red beech forest
is alive with forest birds, including tomtits,
fantails, bellbirds, parakeets, kereru and the
tiny rifleman. You may also catch sight of the
long-tailed bat, which, along with another
species of bat, are New Zealand's only native
tand mammals.
3 HOLLYFORD VALLEY
Continue north u km on 5H 94 and turn right
into Hollyford Road. Drive north-east t km
to the start of the Lake Morian Trock signposted on the left.
The best walk in the Hollyford Valley is the
first r5-minute section of the track to Lake
Marian. The track crosses a swing bridge over
the with waters of the Hollyford River then
leads through the forest to an exciting
boardwalk perched above a series of rapids
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where the river rages down through the
forest.
4 HOMER TUNNEL
Return to SH 94, turn right and drive along
the upper reaches of the Hollyford River. The
road runs post a thundering waterfall on the
left, with rapids on the right as the valley
steepens on its winding path towards the
Homer Saddle. lt is 15 km driving north-west
to the Homer Tunnel which descends 1 km
through the mountain to emerge in the
Cleddau Valley.
Named after Harry Homer, who discovered
the saddle in 1889, the tunnel was begun in
1935 as a project for the unemployed and
took another 18 years to complete. The
rough-hewn rock walls of the Homer Tunnel,
dripping water and lit only by your headlights, present an eerie sight as you drive
downhill towards the western portal. Just
past the exit, a 15-minute nature walk climbs
from the right side of the road through the
forest beneath the towering rock face of the
Homer Saddle and surrounding valley walls.
0n a rainy day the mountain comes alive with
dozens of waterfalls cascading down the
sheer rock faces from the Homer Saddle.
5 THE CHASM
Continue north-west 5 km on SH 94 down
The winding road through the Cleddau Valley
to the Chasm, signposted to the left.
A 10-minute walking track leads from the
road to the impressive Chasm, a series of
falls where the water has spun small rounded
stones that have cut fluted channels into the
rock. The upper falls tumble 22 m through a
series of cascades under a natural rock
bridge to another waterfall.
6 TUTOKO VALLEY
Continue 9 km north-west down through the
forest-covered Cleddau Valley on SH 94 to
the Tutoko Bridge. The Tutoko Walking Track
is signposted on the right.
You can take a short walk into the forest on
the Tutoko track, but good views of
2746 m Mt Tutoko can be obtained from the
road bridge. The peak was first climbed by
Samuel Turner, an eccentric Englishman who
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led several expeditions in the 1920’s,
modelled on the classical mountaineering
expeditions made in the Himalayas, complete
with guides, porters and carefully selected
companions.
He finally reached the peak of Fiordland's
highest mountain on his sixth attempt.
7 MILFORD SOUND
Continue west 4 km on SH 94 to Milford
Sound.
No photographs or travel reports can
adequately prepare the visitor for the first
glimpse of Mitford Sound, a scenic wonder
dominated by the distinctive form of Mitre
Peak. As the climate warmed at the end of
the ice ages, huge amounts of ice melted and
the sea level rose, flooding many of the
deeply cut glacial valleys to create the fiords
that now make up this magnificent stretch
of coastline.
8 BOWEN FALLS
The track to the Bowen Falls is clearly
signposted from the end of the road and
the ferry jetty.
You can walk to the 160 m Bowen Falls in
less than 10 minutes, the track rounding a
rocky bluff and skirting through a small patch
of forest onto the rocky fan below the falls
which explode in two tiers from a hanging
valley high above.
After heavy rain the falls are even more
dramatic. The volume of water increases and
a single vast curtain of water and spray
thunders into the sea.
From Milford Sound it is tzt km back to
Te Anau on SH 94.
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Camping:
Invercargill Kiwi Holiday Park
352 Lorne-Dacre Rd Lorneville, Invercargill 9876
Afstand:
Reistijd:
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Takitimu Heritage Trail
Welcome to the Takitimu Heritage Trail. The route is
dominated by spectacular Takitimu Mountains and
foothills. Twelve sites marked with Heritage Trail signs
are situated between Wreys Bush in the east and
Birchwood in the west. The 40 km route may be travelled
in either direction.The earliest European settlers in the
area sweated both above and below the ground. Above
ground farmers tamed the land from wilderness to its
present agricultural bounty. Beneath the surface
coalminers contributed much to the nation’s wealth
extracting millions of tonnes of high quality coal.Both
agriculture and mining produced a strong community
spirit that was, and remains, characteristic of the
district.Enjoy the journey and drive safely!
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Camping:
Aaron Lodge TOP 10 Holiday Park
162 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin
Afstand:
Reistijd:
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ELM WILDLIFE TOURS OTAGO PENINSULA DUNEDIN - NEW ZEALAND
Encounters MAX
MAX is our eight hour extended package, combining a boat cruise aboard the 'Monarch', a Royal Albatross
nesting area tour and our award winning peninsula encounter tour into one 'total wildlife' tour. This extreme
option allows Wildlife enthusiasts a unique opportunity to combine the best possible viewing from land and
sea. First the one hour Monarch cruise introduces the wildlife of Taiaroa head from the sea where occasionally
dolphins and whales are also seen before returning to the jetty where our guide will be waiting to transport
you to the Royal Albatross centre. Here you join a one hour descriptive introduction and viewing of the Royal
Albatross breeding area before finally travelling to Elm Wildlife’s private conservation reserve. Here you will
meet and watch Hooker Sea lions, Yellow-eyed penguins, Blue penguins and a large breeding colony of NZ
Fur seals.
If you love to be on the water and dream of seeing spectacular seabirds and long for close up viewing of
penguins Sea lions and seals, then this is the tour for you. If you really want to see the world's biggest sea
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bird close-up, rare penguins, furseals and sea lions within a few metres then this is as good as it gets. A unique
opportunity to saturate your day with wildlife. You will be collected from your accommodation and
transported to the boat for your cruise, after which our guide delivers you to the Royal Albatross centre to join
the one hour tour, before you re-join for the land based part of this tour. This option is a must for the
dedicated wildlife enthusiast - Elm Wildlife Tour - Awarded "New Zealands best leisure activity" and
achieving the qualmark Enviro-gold award in 2010.
Average Duration
8 hours
Availability
Restricted to 24 November – 30 April
(Not available 25 and 31 December)
Departure Time
from 1.20pm at city accommodation
Requirements
Fitness
Walking is required to access the private conservation area where Hookers Sea lions, a New Zealand
Fur seal breeding colony and Yellow eyed Penguins are located. The walk requires basic fitness as the
terrain is hilly farm land and sandy beaches. Generally the two separate return sectors (down & up) each
require approximately 15 minutes walking time.
Clothing
All tour options are an outdoor activity in a land where maritime weather prevails, the weather can
change very quickly on the Southern coast at any time of the year. Always take warm and waterproof
clothes.
Footwear
Walking shoes or boots with heavy tread are recommended and necessary if conditions are wet or
muddy.
Food and Medicines
Although food and drink is available through a small store in Portobello township during the Peninsula
Encounters tour, we recommend that participants bring their own snack and drink. Personal medicines etc.
should be carried if required on all tours. Any medical condition which could potentially be a problem
should be conveyed to the guide at the commencement of a tour.
We Provide
Transport pickups from accommodation or Dunedin visitor centre, guiding and binoculars
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Camping:
Moeraki Boulders Kiwi Holiday Park
2 Lincoln St Hampden 9410
Afstand:
Reistijd:
81 km
1:00 uur
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MOERAKI BOULDERS
Up to 3.5 hours either side of low tide a beautiful walk south along the beach will take you to the boulders
(around 25 minutes one way).
To drive there it's 1.5km south on the main road – at all times.
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Camping:
Twizel Holiday Park
122 Mackenzie Dr, Twizel
Afstand:
Reistijd:
179 km
2:15 uur
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Local attractions nearby:
•
The Southern Alps and Aoraki/Mt Cook
•
Ben Ohau Ranges
•
Lake Ruataniwha for boating/rowing plus Lake Benmore for fishing/boating
•
Lake Ohau and Lake Tekapo
•
Mt John Observatory
•
Beautiful canals for fishing and visiting salmon farms
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Camping:
Christchurch TOP 10 Holiday Park
39 Meadow Street, Papanui, Christchurch
Afstand:
Reistijd:
286 km
3:30 uur
Camper schoonmaken
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Camper inleveren
Naar Huis
Thuis.
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