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The ranking score percentage is used to compare and sort experiences in ranking tables. It is not necessarily a direct measurement of the quality of a particular experience as rated by its customers. I've found it a useful tool to allow me to find the best experiences with confidence. But I've also found it important to read the customer reviews before making any final judgements!
We calculate an experience's ranking score using a multi-factor data model instead of a raw data average (mean). This model takes into account several important questions. For instance - is there a trusted body of reviews? What is the age of a review and is the review from a credible source?
Below you'll find details around some of the important factors that went into calculating the ranking score for Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park.
If you have any questions or comments about our ranking score calculation please get in touch at info@rankers.co.nz. We don't believe this is perfect or complete so we're always interested in ways we might make improvements.
Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park
Valid Reviews
124 Valid Reviews
The Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience has a total of 124 valid reviews. There are no invalid reviews that are excluded from the calculation. Reviews can be excluded only when a reviewer is not verified or after an investigation by our team determines the reviewer is not genuine.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 124 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10 |
|
8% |
| 9/10 | 22 |
|
18% |
| 8/10 | 34 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 21 |
|
17% |
| 6/10 | 12 |
|
10% |
| 5/10 | 7 |
|
6% |
| 4/10 | 7 |
|
6% |
| 3/10 | 6 |
|
5% |
| 2/10 | 2 |
|
2% |
| 1/10 | 3 |
|
2% |
70.73% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park valid reviews is 70.73% and is based on 124 valid reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here as a comparison to the weighted average.
Face-to-Face Reviews
82 Face-to-Face Reviews
The Rankers team meets with travellers while they’re in New Zealand and conducts face-to-face surveys. These reviews, in our opinion, are the most trusted in the industry and represent a critical control sample. To our knowledge, we are the only travel review website in the world that has gone to this extent.
More about face-to-face reviews
Within the 124 valid reviews, the experience has 82 face-to-face reviews collected during interviews by our team.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 82 face-to-face reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 8 |
|
10% |
| 9/10 | 17 |
|
21% |
| 8/10 | 24 |
|
29% |
| 7/10 | 16 |
|
20% |
| 6/10 | 7 |
|
9% |
| 5/10 | 4 |
|
5% |
| 4/10 | 3 |
|
4% |
| 3/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 2/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 1/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
75.24% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park face-to-face reviews is 75.24% and is based on 82 face-to-face reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here for comparison purposes.
Weighted Average
58.48%
Rankers calculates a weighted mean as a base average on which we can improve. Individual review's ratings are given a weight based on several factors. The weight of a review determines the overall impact it'll have on the final weighted average.
Recent reviews have more weight as they are more relevant and reflect the experience as it currently operates. Over time reviews become less relevant and loose their impact on the ranking score.
Low rating reviews carry slightly less weight. This dampens the effect of very low ratings for every experience across the board. This is especially important when the experience has few reviews overall and a single negative rating can grossly mischaracterise an experience. Consistent poor reviews will still result in the experience receiving a comparitively low ranking score.
Credible sources provide reviews that can be trusted. If we have verified a reviewer is genuine via a face-to-face meeting then the review carries additional weight.
| Reviewer | Rating | Age | Relative Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kot | 7/10 | 30 days | 100% |
| Angelina Janus | 6/10 | 30 days | 93% |
| Esther | 3/10 | 336 days | 55% |
| Shaun | 1/10 | 396 days | 40% |
| Walnstein | 6/10 | 488 days | 80% |
| Carrie | 7/10 | 702 days | 72% |
| Arie | 5/10 | 730 days | 57% |
| Ray G | 4/10 | 761 days | 47% |
| laurie M haysom | 9/10 | 1218 days | 28% |
| Murray Gamlin | 5/10 | 1371 days | 14% |
| Alexis | 4/10 | 1705 days | 4% |
| Cass | 8/10 | 1979 days | 5% |
| Michelle | 4/10 | 2071 days | 3% |
| Me | 3/10 | 2163 days | 2% |
| Mathias Hauenstein | 10/10 | 2222 days | 4% |
| HElen Bewick | 3/10 | 2253 days | 2% |
| Peter | 7/10 | 2467 days | 4% |
| Christina | 3/10 | 2467 days | 2% |
| The Weathersons | 2/10 | 2541 days | 2% |
| Johannes Bauerle | 1/10 | 2588 days | 1% |
| Lei Horton | 2/10 | 2749 days | 1% |
| Laureen Trainer | 8/10 | 2816 days | 3% |
| Iris Maatman | 4/10 | 2894 days | 2% |
| Erin Polcyn Sailer | 7/10 | 3207 days | 2% |
| Kelly Hitchins | 6/10 | 3230 days | 2% |
| Craig Ferry | 8/10 | 3254 days | 2% |
| Glinys Weller | 9/10 | 3304 days | 2% |
| Jean marc Daubenfeld | 8/10 | 3312 days | 2% |
| Sarah Carter | 8/10 | 3315 days | 2% |
| Blandine Giusti | 9/10 | 3613 days | 2% |
| Melvin Spear | 8/10 | 3643 days | 1% |
| Frank Wijnands | 7/10 | 3695 days | 1% |
| Lorcan Lennon | 8/10 | 3725 days | 1% |
| Sue H | 7/10 | 3836 days | 1% |
| Nadia R | 6/10 | 3958 days | 1% |
| Family Trip | 8/10 | 3989 days | 1% |
| Casandra Prunica | 8/10 | 3991 days | 1% |
| Emma Wallace | 9/10 | 4023 days | 1% |
| Andrew Cattanach | 9/10 | 4048 days | 1% |
| FlyingKiwiGirl | 8/10 | 4109 days | 0% |
| M Morgan | 8/10 | 4323 days | 0% |
| Sixflipflops | 3/10 | 4323 days | 0% |
| Ken Milligan | 9/10 | 4341 days | 0% |
| Puma17 | 8/10 | 4413 days | 1% |
| Kevin Desjandino | 8/10 | 4431 days | 1% |
| F Soppelsa | 7/10 | 4437 days | 1% |
| Paul Lawrence | 8/10 | 4442 days | 1% |
| Abby Rushmer | 8/10 | 4443 days | 1% |
| Rolf Zwahlen | 10/10 | 4451 days | 1% |
| Steve and Therese Dunne | 9/10 | 4456 days | 1% |
| Frederick Neilsen | 6/10 | 4456 days | 1% |
| Letitia Wenn | 8/10 | 4461 days | 1% |
| phudgb | 9/10 | 4474 days | 1% |
| Philippe Merino | 8/10 | 4710 days | 1% |
| Toby Clark | 9/10 | 4711 days | 1% |
| nztintin | 5/10 | 4719 days | 1% |
| Tim Germany | 5/10 | 4719 days | 1% |
| Webb & Muckelt | 1/10 | 4728 days | 0% |
| Barbara | 8/10 | 4729 days | 1% |
| Rebecca Richardson | 7/10 | 4730 days | 1% |
| Andrew Powell | 8/10 | 4730 days | 1% |
| Ryan Pynappels | 9/10 | 4730 days | 1% |
| Peter Holt | 8/10 | 4736 days | 1% |
| Patricia Motzheim | 10/10 | 4747 days | 1% |
| Cick Pouw | 8/10 | 4747 days | 1% |
| hanal7 | 6/10 | 4779 days | 1% |
| Dorthe | 4/10 | 4811 days | 1% |
| Mikala Dinka | 9/10 | 4811 days | 1% |
| Steve & Maggie | 9/10 | 4811 days | 1% |
| Anders Rathleff | 9/10 | 4826 days | 1% |
| damaca | 8/10 | 4871 days | 1% |
| neilqecosse | 9/10 | 4901 days | 1% |
| GoodTimes | 10/10 | 4993 days | 1% |
| Edward Marhi | 9/10 | 5051 days | 1% |
| Iain Campbell | 7/10 | 5063 days | 1% |
| Peter & Angela Brown | 10/10 | 5075 days | 1% |
| Fam de Kruyf | 9/10 | 5082 days | 1% |
| Stephen Shearer | 8/10 | 5082 days | 1% |
| Michael Assfalg | 6/10 | 5084 days | 1% |
| Julie Pasquignon | 7/10 | 5086 days | 1% |
| Erin Dumbauld | 7/10 | 5086 days | 1% |
| Gert Vogelaers | 9/10 | 5088 days | 1% |
| Jeff Cerjan | 7/10 | 5092 days | 1% |
| Ron Pantzer | 8/10 | 5094 days | 1% |
| Darren Bruestle | 9/10 | 5100 days | 1% |
| Vanderhorst | 6/10 | 5101 days | 1% |
| Gerry Nichols | 8/10 | 5108 days | 1% |
| Kristie | 8/10 | 5136 days | 1% |
| Rob | 9/10 | 5367 days | 1% |
| Haley & Jason | 8/10 | 5382 days | 1% |
| Brett & Tanille | 8/10 | 5438 days | 1% |
| Marcia & Bruce | 6/10 | 5440 days | 1% |
| Brian_Val | 10/10 | 5453 days | 1% |
| Senel | 7/10 | 5457 days | 1% |
| Faurack | 10/10 | 5457 days | 1% |
| Sue | 9/10 | 5463 days | 1% |
| Otto | 7/10 | 5477 days | 1% |
| Etienne VanD | 10/10 | 5498 days | 1% |
| mariak | 3/10 | 5526 days | 1% |
| andres | 7/10 | 5532 days | 1% |
| pthreadgood | 6/10 | 5538 days | 1% |
| Gary Brown | 8/10 | 5542 days | 1% |
| Douglas Beresford | 8/10 | 5542 days | 1% |
| Kirsty McGrath | 7/10 | 5544 days | 1% |
| Terry J | 10/10 | 5550 days | 1% |
| Philip Ryott | 4/10 | 5550 days | 1% |
| Sena | 7/10 | 5550 days | 1% |
| Tait Suridge | 10/10 | 5551 days | 1% |
| Susan Fielder | 7/10 | 5570 days | 1% |
| johannac | 9/10 | 5659 days | 1% |
| Andrew Lonsdale | 5/10 | 5768 days | 1% |
| HelenPalmer | 8/10 | 5772 days | 1% |
| LowerD | 8/10 | 5784 days | 1% |
| Andrew Biddle | 9/10 | 5786 days | 1% |
| RonB | 8/10 | 5796 days | 1% |
| Andrew Wilson | 7/10 | 5801 days | 1% |
| JeremyE | 8/10 | 5802 days | 1% |
| LucyT | 5/10 | 5802 days | 1% |
| Suzie Lechner | 5/10 | 5804 days | 1% |
| LindaV | 6/10 | 5818 days | 1% |
| Tolsten | 7/10 | 5826 days | 1% |
| KuzakUSA | 4/10 | 5828 days | 1% |
| Lucy | 6/10 | 5833 days | 1% |
| Visken | 7/10 | 5833 days | 1% |
Adjustments
Several adjustments to the weighted average are added to improve relevancy and credibility. These adjustments apply equally to all experiences that meet the criteria.
Sample Size Adjustment
No Adjustment
A reasonable number of reviews are necessary in order for the average to be credible and for an experience to take a prime position within the ranking tables. As such, experiences with only a few reviews have a moderated score. This does not mean that the experience or the reviews can't be trusted. The Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience has plenty of reviews and does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
Recent Reviews Adjustment
-0.17% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 49 days. However the Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience does not meet the criteria for any adjustment.
In addition, an experience's ranking score may be adjusted for each day there is no new ranking. After 1 day the adjustment comes into effect. The maximum number of days that can be adjusted for is 200 days. Due to the seasonal nature of many businesses, this adjustment is applied dynamically throughout the year.
The Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience has been adjusted for 8 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 5 | -0.10% |
| 6 | -0.12% |
| 7 | -0.14% |
| 8 | -0.17% |
| 9 | -0.19% |
| 10 | -0.21% |
| 11 | -0.23% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
15.34% Adjustment
Every experience's review score is adjusted to balance out the disproportional number of negative reviews that are contributed.
You won't be surprised to learn that disgruntled customers are more likely to leave a review than happy ones. They are motivated to share their experience and warn others. We consider this a good thing and it's why reading the reviews is important. However we've learned it can misrepresent the experience in a more overall sense.
We apply a balancing adjustment to counteract this effect and ensure the ranking score is a more fair representation of the experience. This adjustment is applied equally to all experiences.
Final Ranking Score
74%
The final ranking score once any adjustments, ratings, and rounding has been applied. This value is recalculated each day and a short rolling average is applied. Therefore it may not be precisely accurate based on the other values presented.