Ramshackle and eccentric, Manapouri Motels is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you like the sound of staying in a little wooden cabin that's part Swiss Alpine chalet, part hobbit house, you may find yourself at home. There's also a lovely green camping area, a fleet of Morris Minors and a games room full of old pinball machines.
Manapouri Motels & Holiday Park
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19.44 MILES
Stare up at constellations of glowworms on an underground boat ride. First described in Māori stories, this 200m-long cave system was lost in time until…
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26.63 MILES
An easy 45-minute return walk leads through forest to Lake Mistletoe, a small glacier-formed lake.
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10.21 MILES
By the lake, this set of outdoor aviaries offers a chance to see native bird species difficult to spot in the wild, including the precious icon of…
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10.21 MILES
By the lake, this set of outdoor aviaries offers a chance to see native bird species difficult to spot in the wild, including the precious icon of…
19.44 MILES
Stare up at constellations of glowworms on an underground boat ride. First described in Māori stories, this 200m-long cave system was lost in time until…
26.63 MILES
An easy 45-minute return walk leads through forest to Lake Mistletoe, a small glacier-formed lake.