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Being part of the feeding program at Orana Wildlife Park puts visitors in the lions territory. You are in the cage.

The lions look at you as they feed. It's Roman really with the comforting add-on that the cage (with the people in it) prevents a Christians v Lions Colosseum outcome.

Sixteen scheduled animal feeds occur daily and are accompanied by a presentation from a wildlife guide. This means Orana Wildlife Park has something to keep visitors of all ages entertained for the entire day.

The latest January free GoSee TravelSmart Club members prize will save lives.

The Driving and Towing to stay Alive DVD is a practical safety-net for those who tow or are about to. All TravelSmart Club members are automatically in line for the chance to win monthly prizes.

The Join Free TravelSmart Club option button is 15th option button down on the left of the www.GoSeeAustralia.com and www.GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz Home Pages.

GoSee supports the use of responsible products which put the environment first in Australia and New Zealand. Thetford is one of our valued long-term sponsors for that reason.

Now the market leader in portable toilets and additives has a water-soluble sachet which always delivers the right dose to our Porta Potti waste tanks. Aqua Kem Green Sachets are for campers who look for convenient, responsible products.

Waste containing Aqua Kem Green and Aqua Rinse can be safely discharged in septic tanks.

For GoSee the rating of the Best Caravan, Holiday and Tourist Parks in Australia and New Zealand is as discussed in the first article in this series entirely practical.

Our second test is value for money.

In the second feature in this series GoSee looks at value in cabin, chalet, motel unit, villa, condo, ensuite, non-ensuite mix in Australia and New Zealand.

Kaiteriteri about 60km north of Nelson is one of New Zealand's most popular seaside playgrounds with one of the best beaches in the South Island.

Few spots boast such natural beauty and accessibility to a wide range of recreational activities as well as proximity to one of the country's most sunny national parks.

Kaiteriteri is one of the three key gateways to Abel Tasman National Park.

The VW Amarok diesel Dual Cab 4x4 impresses GoSee as a capable, quality, smooth, quiet, and comfortable tow vehicle. The Amarok is the first Dual Cab Ute sold in Australia to get a twin turbo.

GSA tried the Trendline and the Highline.

But this article is a specific impression driven by the diverse model options. So to nail it down we are talking about the Amarok Highline.

This is the first in a feature series on what GoSee believes makes the Best Parks in Australasia.

GoSee believes the best Caravan, Holiday and Tourist Parks in Australia and New Zealand are easy to pick.

The sure signs of park excellence point the way.

Attention to detail and meticulous maintenance are the key indicators.

Our first test is dry feet.

Millions of years in the making, the Hamilton and Waikato regions caves, including the world-famous ones at Waitomo, provide a playground unlike any other.

As if it is not enough that nature has carved out a glowworm-studded underground marvel, enterprising locals have added adventure activities to enhance the experience further.

State Highway 5 at 247km is the second shortest of New Zealand's eight national highways but it is the North Island's direct route to an amazing geothermal world which steams, hisses and bubbles.

It opens the door to New Zealand's iconic Te Puia, at Rotorua and the living Maori village of Whakarewarewa, giant Californian Redwoods in Whakarewarewa Forest, Huka Falls, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and excellent Holiday Park accommodation.

GoSee first towed with Clearview mirrors on the GSA Colorado on a trip to Robinvale, New South Wales with a Jayco Westport on the Hayman Reese towbar.

The Clearviews are designed for recognised tow tugs used in Australia and New Zealand.

In the case of the Colorado that includes turning flashers on the outer edge of the mirrors. No complications just press the usual buttons and the Clearviews respond.