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Mike Fernandez

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  • Mike Fernandez

Hey! I've worked for Nection Ltd since 2018 and been writing for Tripplanner since late 2025. I love it that this is a place where people can tell everyone about where they're from and hopefully bring tourists in.
I'm from Matakana (which is why there's so many listings from there!) I had fun making them, I hope you like them too.
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Skyline Gondola and Luge

Rotorua attractions are elevated to new heights—literally—at Skyline Rotorua. Located on the side of Mt Ngongotahā, the experience begins with
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Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway

Accessibility The Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway is graded as easy-to-moderate, but because it covers a variety of terrain, accessibility changes depending on
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Government Gardens — Rotorua
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Government Gardens, Rotorua

Location: Queens Drive, Rotorua Central — 5 minutes walk from the city centre along the lakefront   Accessibility: Fully accessible; flat
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Kuirau Park Geothermal area
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Kuirau Park, Rotorua

Location: Ranolf Street, Rotorua Central — 5 minutes walk from the city centre   Accessibility: Fully accessible; flat sealed paths throughout,
Walking and Cycling
Tongariro crossing
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is widely regarded as New Zealand’s greatest day hike — and once you’ve done it, you’ll
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Picton Foreshore Walk

Location: Picton town centre, Queen Charlotte Sound — 29 km north of Blenheim Accessibility: Fully accessible; flat sealed path suitable
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Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve

Location: State Highway 6, Pelorus Bridge — 24 km west of Havelock, 75 km from Blenheim Accessibility: Easy to moderate;
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Queen Charlotte Drive

Location: Picton to Havelock via Queen Charlotte Drive — 70 km scenic route. Accessibility: Easy; sealed road accessible by car,
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Hokitika Beach

Location: Beach Street, Town Centre | Accessibility: Easy Beach Access | Duration: 1 hour | Cost: Free Hokitika Beach is
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Ross Goldfields Trail

Location: Ross (25km South of Hokitika) | Accessibility: Moderate | Duration: 1 hour | Cost: Free Just a short drive

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