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Cape Palliser: dramatically scenic
When a wind whips up from Antarctica and heads north driving a swell before it, the first bit of the...
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Adventure time: swimming with dolphins in Akaroa
In Akaroa you can have the rare and remarkable experience of getting up close to the world’s smallest dolphin.
Adventure time: Canterbury Plains hot air ballooning
A still morning is what you want: after all, set yourself aloft at the mercy of the winds when the...
Westland road trip: a deep green journey
Low-slung clouds obscure the landscape and as we drive closer, it turns to rain, veiling the steeply rising hills.
Hurunui: pinot and adventure sports
There is an adventure capital in New Zealand with a fabulous food and wine scene. It is not Queenstown.
The Bridge to Nowhere, Whanganui
Trace elements and politicians have got a lot to answer for.
Lake Waikaremoana: hidden gem
Te Urewera, according to eye-watering local legend, was named to commemorate a nocturnal incident involving the leader of a war...
Chatham Islands: on the outskirts
You can tell a lot about an island from the rubble at its edges.
Classic Rotorua
Known as Roto-Vegas for good reason, the Rotorua tourist trail is bright, exciting and loaded with thrills.
Glenorchy and Dart River: gateway to paradise
They’ll tell you when you’re standing at the confluence and delta of the Rees and Dart rivers that you’re only...
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