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Travel/holidays
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items We don't go on holiday much! But when we do get away, this is where we have stayed and the sites we use to book accommodation.
Sections
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Nelson
Picton/Marlborough Sounds
Booking sites we use and recommend
Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura
Nelson
We are definitely not a camping family. I don't even like to have to bring our sheets/towels etc so this place was GREAT. Such an amazing view, great beds and showers. Very clean and tidy. Very relaxing. Highly recommend this place if you are staying...
Tipi Haere, Nelson, New Zealand
Picton/Marlborough Sounds
Such a great place for a family. Good sized rooms (master had an ensuite), nice open plan kitchen/dining/lounge. Amazing deck overlooking the harbour and bridge. Plus you have the use of a big pool! Very central so you can walk around Picton for acti...
Number 4 on The Moorings - Picton Holiday Apartment, Picton, New Zealand
Great day trip option from Picton - Lochmara Lodge is well set up for a day trip. It has a cafe/restaurant that also sells icecreams, perfect for hot days. A lovely, safe swimming beach and paddle boards you can hire for free. Walks to see sculptures...
Lochmara Lodge day trips
Fun activity for everyone.
Round 'a' Mini Golf
Fun playground and nice grassed area on the Picton waterfront for a play or picnic, or to run off steam.
Picton Memorial park playground
Booking sites we use and recommend
This is the main booking site we use for work as well as for family holidays. We find it so easy to use, search, save favourite places to compare and book. Before you book make sure you register with Kiwiwallet using my link in ‘Save money shopping’ ...
Booking.com: The largest selection of hotels, homes, and vacation rentals
We use Trip Advisor to find the best cafe in a new location, or if we are looking for ideas of things to do in a town. Make sure you register for Kiwiwallet first using my link in ‘Save money shopping’ here on Benable. You will get 6.5% cashback.
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Hanmer Springs
Lovely place for a romantic getaway with your special person. Very clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds. All that you'd ask for in a getaway hotel. Register for Kiwiwallet using my link in ‘Save money shopping’ here in Benable to get 3% cashback o...
The St James, Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura
Great option for families. We initially stayed in a little cabin but it was too small and the beds weren't great. We upgraded to a self-contained unit and were much happier. Kids were in a room with a bunk bed, we were in the lounge. We much preferre...
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Like lots of other families we always get fish and chips from Coopers Catch when we are in Kaikoura. Great food. Not that keen on the seagulls, but still worth it.
Coopers Catch
My dad recommended we visited Chiwis Cafe and we were glad we did. Really, really nice food. Big breakfasts and great smoothies/shakes.
Chiwis Cafe