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Six spectacular South Island road trips
Get your summer travel plans underway with these six road trips around the spectacular South Island.
The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy is stunning.
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Six spectacular South Island road trips
Get your summer travel plans underway with these six road trips around the spectacular South Island. From coastal cruises to mountain vistas, inland highways, charming small towns, waterfalls and wildlife – it's all there to be discovered. Read the story . . .
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We Love You New Zealand Magazine
New Zealand is brimming with lesser-known sweet spots. We’ve filled 113 pages with hundreds of ideas of things to see and do around the country in our online travel magazine. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Walking Travel Guide
Whether you’re hiking to a mountain summit or strolling through an urban landscape, there are walking options around New Zealand to suit everyone. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Cycling Travel Guide
There are 22 Great Rides on Ngā Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail, covering over 2,600 kilometres of the country. Check out our comprehensive overview of all the best cycle trails available in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Upper South Island Travel Guide
Covering Marlborough, Nelson Tasman, Canterbury and all the way down the West Coast, our Upper South Island Must-Do's guide has all the insider travel information you’ll need, including activities, attractions and accommodation. Read the story . . .
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Must Do's: South Island Road Trips Travel Guide
Start planning your next road trip with great attractions, accommodation and things to see and do in the South Island with our 2021 Must-Do's travel guide. Read the story . . .
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11 unique things to do in Christchurch and Canterbury
From city explorations to stargazing and scenic reserves, we’ve rounded up 11 intriguing ways to explore the diverse Ōtautahi Christchurch and wider Waitaha Canterbury regions. Read the story . . .
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13 Kiwi Gems to tick off before the end of summer
Make the most of the last weeks of summer by ticking off some of these fantastic Kiwi Gems around New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Paddle around Akaroa Harbour at night
Imagine floating around the tranquil Akaroa Harbour atop a stand-up paddleboard, in the dark. Read the story . . .
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The Giant’s House: a whimsical wonderland
At the top of a hill in Akaroa, you’ll find a striking candy-coloured house with the kind of garden that dreams are made of. Read the story . . .
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Experience the sea as it’s meant to be at a marine reserve
New Zealand’s marine reserves and protected areas offer visitors a unique opportunity to see fish and marine life, thriving and abundant in their natural environment. Read the story . . .
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Akaroa: French charm
An hour’s easy drive from Christchurch and just over the crest of the hill you reach Akaroa harbour opening dramatically before you, the land dropping steeply to turquoise sea. Read the story . . .
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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. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Lyttelton
In Canterbury's harbourside hub of Lyttelton you'll find secluded bays, walking trails with stellar views, quirky shops and excellent options for food and drink. Read the story . . .
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Akaroa Marine Reserve
Akaroa is a very special place, visited by the world’s smallest dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin. Read the story . . .
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Pōhatu Marine Reserve
Many of New Zealand’s most charismatic marine animals hang out at Pōhatu Marine Reserve on Banks Peninsula, home to both penguin and seal colonies. Read the story . . .
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