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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
127 Valid Reviews
The Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park experience has a total of 127 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 127 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10 |
|
8% |
| 9/10 | 22 |
|
17% |
| 8/10 | 35 |
|
28% |
| 7/10 | 22 |
|
17% |
| 6/10 | 12 |
|
9% |
| 5/10 | 8 |
|
6% |
| 4/10 | 7 |
|
6% |
| 3/10 | 6 |
|
5% |
| 2/10 | 2 |
|
2% |
| 1/10 | 3 |
|
2% |
70.63% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park valid reviews is 70.63% and is based on 127 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 127 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
62.12%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eline & Dave | 8/10 | 229 days | 100% |
| Eve Catherwood | 5/10 | 290 days | 76% |
| Laura | 7/10 | 349 days | 91% |
| Sarah Kot | 7/10 | 380 days | 90% |
| Angelina Janus | 6/10 | 380 days | 83% |
| Esther | 3/10 | 686 days | 42% |
| Shaun | 1/10 | 746 days | 29% |
| Walnstein | 6/10 | 838 days | 54% |
| Carrie | 7/10 | 1052 days | 38% |
| Arie | 5/10 | 1080 days | 29% |
| Ray G | 4/10 | 1111 days | 23% |
| laurie M haysom | 9/10 | 1568 days | 9% |
| Murray Gamlin | 5/10 | 1721 days | 4% |
| Alexis | 4/10 | 2055 days | 3% |
| Cass | 8/10 | 2329 days | 4% |
| Michelle | 4/10 | 2421 days | 3% |
| Me | 3/10 | 2513 days | 2% |
| Mathias Hauenstein | 10/10 | 2572 days | 4% |
| HElen Bewick | 3/10 | 2603 days | 2% |
| Peter | 7/10 | 2816 days | 3% |
| Christina | 3/10 | 2817 days | 2% |
| The Weathersons | 2/10 | 2891 days | 1% |
| Johannes Bauerle | 1/10 | 2938 days | 1% |
| Lei Horton | 2/10 | 3099 days | 1% |
| Laureen Trainer | 8/10 | 3166 days | 2% |
| Iris Maatman | 4/10 | 3244 days | 2% |
| Erin Polcyn Sailer | 7/10 | 3557 days | 2% |
| Kelly Hitchins | 6/10 | 3580 days | 1% |
| Craig Ferry | 8/10 | 3604 days | 2% |
| Glinys Weller | 9/10 | 3654 days | 1% |
| Jean marc Daubenfeld | 8/10 | 3662 days | 1% |
| Sarah Carter | 8/10 | 3665 days | 1% |
| Blandine Giusti | 9/10 | 3963 days | 1% |
| Melvin Spear | 8/10 | 3993 days | 1% |
| Frank Wijnands | 7/10 | 4045 days | 1% |
| Lorcan Lennon | 8/10 | 4075 days | 1% |
| Sue H | 7/10 | 4186 days | 0% |
| Nadia R | 6/10 | 4308 days | 0% |
| Family Trip | 8/10 | 4339 days | 0% |
| Casandra Prunica | 8/10 | 4341 days | 0% |
| Emma Wallace | 9/10 | 4373 days | 0% |
| Andrew Cattanach | 9/10 | 4398 days | 1% |
| FlyingKiwiGirl | 8/10 | 4459 days | 1% |
| M Morgan | 8/10 | 4673 days | 1% |
| Sixflipflops | 3/10 | 4673 days | 1% |
| Ken Milligan | 9/10 | 4691 days | 1% |
| Puma17 | 8/10 | 4763 days | 1% |
| Kevin Desjandino | 8/10 | 4781 days | 1% |
| F Soppelsa | 7/10 | 4787 days | 1% |
| Paul Lawrence | 8/10 | 4792 days | 1% |
| Abby Rushmer | 8/10 | 4793 days | 1% |
| Rolf Zwahlen | 10/10 | 4801 days | 1% |
| Steve and Therese Dunne | 9/10 | 4806 days | 1% |
| Frederick Neilsen | 6/10 | 4806 days | 1% |
| Letitia Wenn | 8/10 | 4811 days | 1% |
| phudgb | 9/10 | 4824 days | 1% |
| Philippe Merino | 8/10 | 5060 days | 1% |
| Toby Clark | 9/10 | 5061 days | 1% |
| nztintin | 5/10 | 5069 days | 1% |
| Tim Germany | 5/10 | 5069 days | 1% |
| Webb & Muckelt | 1/10 | 5078 days | 0% |
| Barbara | 8/10 | 5079 days | 1% |
| Rebecca Richardson | 7/10 | 5080 days | 1% |
| Andrew Powell | 8/10 | 5080 days | 1% |
| Ryan Pynappels | 9/10 | 5080 days | 1% |
| Peter Holt | 8/10 | 5086 days | 1% |
| Patricia Motzheim | 10/10 | 5097 days | 1% |
| Cick Pouw | 8/10 | 5097 days | 1% |
| hanal7 | 6/10 | 5129 days | 1% |
| Dorthe | 4/10 | 5161 days | 1% |
| Mikala Dinka | 9/10 | 5161 days | 1% |
| Steve & Maggie | 9/10 | 5161 days | 1% |
| Anders Rathleff | 9/10 | 5176 days | 1% |
| damaca | 8/10 | 5221 days | 1% |
| neilqecosse | 9/10 | 5251 days | 1% |
| GoodTimes | 10/10 | 5343 days | 1% |
| Edward Marhi | 9/10 | 5401 days | 1% |
| Iain Campbell | 7/10 | 5413 days | 1% |
| Peter & Angela Brown | 10/10 | 5425 days | 1% |
| Fam de Kruyf | 9/10 | 5432 days | 1% |
| Stephen Shearer | 8/10 | 5432 days | 1% |
| Michael Assfalg | 6/10 | 5434 days | 1% |
| Julie Pasquignon | 7/10 | 5436 days | 1% |
| Erin Dumbauld | 7/10 | 5436 days | 1% |
| Gert Vogelaers | 9/10 | 5438 days | 1% |
| Jeff Cerjan | 7/10 | 5442 days | 1% |
| Ron Pantzer | 8/10 | 5444 days | 1% |
| Darren Bruestle | 9/10 | 5450 days | 1% |
| Vanderhorst | 6/10 | 5451 days | 1% |
| Gerry Nichols | 8/10 | 5458 days | 1% |
| Kristie | 8/10 | 5486 days | 1% |
| Rob | 9/10 | 5717 days | 1% |
| Haley & Jason | 8/10 | 5732 days | 1% |
| Brett & Tanille | 8/10 | 5788 days | 1% |
| Marcia & Bruce | 6/10 | 5790 days | 1% |
| Brian_Val | 10/10 | 5803 days | 1% |
| Senel | 7/10 | 5807 days | 1% |
| Faurack | 10/10 | 5807 days | 1% |
| Sue | 9/10 | 5813 days | 1% |
| Otto | 7/10 | 5827 days | 1% |
| Etienne VanD | 10/10 | 5848 days | 1% |
| mariak | 3/10 | 5876 days | 1% |
| andres | 7/10 | 5882 days | 1% |
| pthreadgood | 6/10 | 5888 days | 1% |
| Gary Brown | 8/10 | 5892 days | 1% |
| Douglas Beresford | 8/10 | 5892 days | 1% |
| Kirsty McGrath | 7/10 | 5894 days | 1% |
| Terry J | 10/10 | 5900 days | 1% |
| Philip Ryott | 4/10 | 5900 days | 1% |
| Sena | 7/10 | 5900 days | 1% |
| Tait Suridge | 10/10 | 5901 days | 1% |
| Susan Fielder | 7/10 | 5920 days | 1% |
| johannac | 9/10 | 6009 days | 1% |
| Andrew Lonsdale | 5/10 | 6118 days | 1% |
| HelenPalmer | 8/10 | 6122 days | 1% |
| LowerD | 8/10 | 6134 days | 1% |
| Andrew Biddle | 9/10 | 6136 days | 1% |
| RonB | 8/10 | 6146 days | 1% |
| Andrew Wilson | 7/10 | 6151 days | 1% |
| JeremyE | 8/10 | 6152 days | 1% |
| LucyT | 5/10 | 6152 days | 1% |
| Suzie Lechner | 5/10 | 6154 days | 1% |
| LindaV | 6/10 | 6168 days | 1% |
| Tolsten | 7/10 | 6176 days | 1% |
| KuzakUSA | 4/10 | 6178 days | 1% |
| Lucy | 6/10 | 6183 days | 1% |
| Visken | 7/10 | 6183 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
-3.92% Adjustment
There may be an adjustment if this experience hasn't received any reviews within the last 46 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 192 days. Adjustments are according to the following table.
| Days | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| … | … |
| 189 | -3.86% |
| 190 | -3.88% |
| 191 | -3.90% |
| 192 | -3.92% |
| 193 | -3.94% |
| 194 | -3.96% |
| 195 | -3.98% |
| … | … |
Balancing Adjustment
15.41% 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.