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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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Goldsborough
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Goldsborough Gold Mining Area

Location: Goldsborough Road, 16km North of Hokitika | Accessibility: Moderate (Gravel & Bush Tracks) | Duration: 2–3 hours | Cost:
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Lake Kaniere

Location: 19km Southeast of Hokitika Accessibility: Mixed (Easy Shoreline) Duration: 2–4 hours Cost: Free Lake Kaniere is often described by
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Hokitika Town Heritage Walk

Location: Hokitika Township | Accessibility: Fully Accessible | Duration: 1–2 hours | Cost: Free   Hokitika town center is a
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Hokitika Glow Worm Dell

Location: State Highway 6, North Hokitika | Accessibility: Fully Accessible | Duration: 15–30 mins | Cost: Free The Hokitika Glow
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Hokitika Gorge Scenic Reserve

Location: 33km inland from Hokitika | Accessibility: Wheelchair/Buggy Accessible | Duration: 1 hour | Cost: Free The Hokitika Gorge is
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Roys Peak Track

Location: Mt Aspiring Road, 6 km west of Wānaka town Accessibility: Moderate–Strenuous; well-formed track, no wheelchair access Duration: 5–7 hours
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Hole in the Rock Cruise

Departs Paihia Wharf  |  Marine Adventure  |  Half day  |  Suitable for all ages Ask almost anyone who’s spent time
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Sky Tower Auckland

Address: Corner of Victoria & Federal Streets, Auckland CBD Open: Daily from 9:30am Sky Tower Auckland is the city’s defining
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Haruru Falls Walk

Haruru Falls, near Paihia | Nature Walk | Easy | 1–2 hours return | Free entry If you’re after free
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Sculptureum

Location: 40 Omaha Flats Road, Matakana — 5 minutes from Matakana Village Entry: Paid attraction Sculptureum is one of New

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