Lake Camp by Lake Clearwater: A Scenic Camping Destination
Learn how to enjoy a weekend camping at Lake Camp by Lake Clearwater, a scenic and relaxing destination in New Zealand
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Benmore Peninsula Track
After a short 1 hour drive from Waimate we decided to do the Benmore Peninsula Track as our walk for the day. The track is shared in parts with mountain bikes but 80% of the track is for walking
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Waimate
We drove up to the Whitehorse memorial instead of walking it which was a shame because it looks to be a fun walk. The view of the horse is actually better from the town, up close its pretty old and needs a water blast and repaint
Mt. Nimrod
t’s a great wee spot and we drove through a town called Cave, go figure. The next morning we headed out to do the Mt. Nimrod walk which says it’s 2-3 hours.
Taranaki Falls / Tama Lakes
Taranaki Falls were not as spectacular as the other waterfalls we have seen but still an A for effort. The lower and upper lakes that appear in these craters were worth the walk but were quite difficult to photograph with the low cloud cover
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Cathedral Cove
Cathedral Cove is an easy 30 minute walk from where the shuttle driver drops you. I would recommend paying the $5 each for this service as it probably saves an additional 30 minutes walking
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton is definitely a nerd fest right from the start your guide gets a sense of how much of a LOTR and Hobbit fan you are by asking three questions
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Marakopa Falls / Mangapohue Natural Bridge
Marakopa Falls is an easy acces waterfall and worth the drive from Waitomo Caves! We have seen some impressive waterfalls in the North Island but for ease of access (450m walk) and the scale of the waterfall this may be the winner for me
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Paunui Summit Track
Paunui Summit Track is a challenging up hill climb to the summit. It was bloody hot when we did it so this added to the challenge
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Wentworth Valley Waterfall Track
Another waterfall track for us! The entire walk takes about 1hr45 including stops at the waterfall and at the top of the waterfall
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