Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kaikoura Coast Track
Spot landward-flying riflemen, bellbirds, grey warblers, long-tailed
cuckoos and hawks, among others. Look seaward for dolphins, seals and soaring seabirds.
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Heaphy Track
Get thee to Kahurangi for a freaky field trip featuring giant snails, bats,
cave-dwelling weta, leggy spiders, weird beetles and 60 native bird species. (
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Rakiura Track
Stewart Island contains the largest and most diverse bird populations in NZ.
The tokoeka (kiwi) population alone is estimated to be around 20,000. (
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Surfers on Ninety Mile Beach (
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Camping
The endless pleasures of NZ camping far outweigh any negatives. Negatives, you say? Bring
a raincoat, sunscreen, sensible shoes, insect repellent, duct tape and a sense of humour.
