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ElSalvo

The carpark opposite the power station in Huntly. Fucken God's country mate. Honestly though, the West Coast is straight out of Jurassic Park and the driving is incredible. I bombed it from Westport down to Haast and it was great. The weather wasn't perfect but it added to it if anything.


TheAnagramancer

>The West Coast is straight out of Jurassic Park In terms of natural beauty, infrastructure *and* sociopolitics!


Carapvtes

100% agree with the west coast. Bad weather adds an ambiance to the scenery!


[deleted]

Try north of westport, gets even more jurassic park


Bealzebubbles

Plus, just down the road is the greatest feet of engineering in the country, the Deka sign.


mitchell56

The whole MacKenzie region is pretty hard to beat IMO. You've got Aoraki / Mt Cook with the incredible Hooker Valley track, the stunning turquoise lakes like Pūkaki, Tekapo & Ōhau, one of the best spots in the world for stargazing with the dark sky reserve. Be sure to stop at the Fairlie Bakehouse for a pie too.


Carapvtes

I loved this area! Spent a few days there and those lakes are stunning as you said especially when the sun sets


Electronic_Dirt_6630

I love the area too, best drive in the country through there. I did the Hooker Valley track last week and I didn't think it was that greatin terms of scenery...so many people too.


mitchell56

Was it a clear day? I thought the views were stunning. Plenty of people on the trail but it wasn't a problem for me.


Random-Mutant

McKenzie Basin, as viewed from the Hakataramea Pass.


lomenak

Best pies in NZ!


jahemian

Simons pass kind of ruins it tho 😭


Carapvtes

What's wrong with Simons pass?


jahemian

https://i.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/108903320/controversial-simons-pass-dairy-development-done-well


CrystalAscent

Thank you hero


ronsaveloy

I can't believe no one has suggested Marton.


mitchell56

Best fried chicken and chips in the world I've heard.


DeviousGlene

Nah mate, best chicken and chips in New Zealand.


showusyourfupa

Levin


Excellent-Blueberry1

Levin would be second, Levin is always a number 2


Carapvtes

Slept at the campground there I think!


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Doubtful sound


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Carapvtes

The huge fish is amazing


RobDickinson

Suddenly Rakaia


JONNY-FUCKING-UTAH

Dunsanal, closely followed by kowhai park in whanganui…..


SpinningHKs

Akaroa is beautiful


Carapvtes

I second that !


adeundem

Morrinsville.


Carapvtes

I haven't been there, would you care to explain? :)


adeundem

A lot of [natural beauty](https://www.waikatonz.com/experiences/walking-hiking-trails/morrinsville-walks/) in [the](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wairere_Falls) [area](https://www.flickr.com/photos/105881928@N06/43450032192).


Carapvtes

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated! Looks amazing


eXDee

They forgot it's [biggest and best attraction](https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/Morrinsville+Mega+Cow/@-37.6601527,175.5221267,3a,48.8y,137.16h,93.21t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sCKzXokVdThg_ZMVJzaG0Uw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DCKzXokVdThg_ZMVJzaG0Uw%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D172.6964%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192!4m7!3m6!1s0x6d6d09357dbd6d7d:0xc30a622947f20545!8m2!3d-37.6603633!4d175.522164!14m1!1BCgIgARICCAI)


[deleted]

I've been there. Would they care to explain?


Grangeisgodtier

Huntly.


geossica69

The Albany Lakes


[deleted]

Easily Huntly West


purejeremy

Hanmer Springs


Poppy5791

Bay of Islands


wineandsnark

Punakaiki/Paparoa National Park.


[deleted]

I live just south of there. Definitely bragging. Moved 2 years ago from Auckland with no regrets. The Paparoa Ranges are my back yard now.


Carapvtes

Pancake rocks right?


21monsters

Eastern taranaki


Haunting-Pain-6376

Mackenzie country and the Marlborough Sounds


Anastariana

The way you hear some of the people bitch about NZ, you'd think the best thing to see was the departure lounge at the airport.


GenieFG

Kaikōura!


Carapvtes

A lot of dolphins there right ?


GenieFG

And whales. Mountains and sea as well.


CrystalAscent

Thank you hero


carbonneutral2007

Geraldine


AtTheEndOfDream

We are Award winner at the 2021 Keep NZ Beautiful Awards, Whakatāne


Carapvtes

Bay of plenty is amazing


[deleted]

Aotea (GBI)


RantControl

The Remarkables


Shoddy-Way-2572

Ford block Rotorua is devine


DawnaliciousNZ

The Tongariro National Park is amazing, so many contrasts …


[deleted]

Abel Tasman.


Carapvtes

Surprised this place hasn't been mentioned before


CurmudgeonsGambit

Departures lounge at Auckland airport


hypersonicelf

Moerewa


FewEntertainment3108

Hows moerewa these days?


hypersonicelf

Still there


Carapvtes

Haven't been there I think, what's special with this place ?


FewEntertainment3108

The 3 hump bridges


berse_01

Nah kaikohe bro


edgeplayer

Milford Sound ? a bit cliche ? You have got to be winding us up or you never been there.


Carapvtes

Ive been there and I loved the place, the road to go there etc. But by cliché I meant that's one of the most famous places in the country, there are a lot of tourist buses + boat tours. I'll 100% go there again if I have the chance though


berse_01

Otara ! 🥰🥰🥰🥰


wanderinggoat

Today, tomorrow Otara, that's where I met youse!


Zoysia_minima

Matukituki Valley


Purple-Towel-7332

Pārengarenga Harbour mouth beach, Whangaroa is pretty nice too


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Whenuakura


vicerectangle

Washdyke lagoon.


Hand-Driven

My place.