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Kaikōura: where crayfish and mountains meet
There is a magical place in New Zealand where the mountains literally meet the sea – as if a fairytale...
Overlooking the Kaikōura Peninsula from the sky. © Liz Carlson
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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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Swim with seals in Kaikōura
Off the coast of Kaikōura you can frolic in the sea with friendly fur seals. Read the story . . .
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Indulge in a feast of crayfish at Kaikōura
There are no prizes for picking the best spot in New Zealand to enjoy a seafood delicacy. The name of the place gives it away, really. Kai means ‘food’ in Māori. Kōura is crayfish. Read the story . . .
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Adventure time: whale watching from above in Kaikōura
With some of the deepest water, closest to shore in the world, Kaikōura is visited by a vast array of marine life – including magnificent whales. Read the story . . .
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Hikurangi Marine Reserve
Visiting this reserve is an unparalleled opportunity to see whale, dolphin and seabird species, often in large numbers. Read the story . . .
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Coastal Kaikōura: magnificent marine life
Dozens of whale species are represented in these waters: most about as close to whale-watching tourists as they can get without actually hitting the beach. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Kaikōura
Do what the locals do in Kaikoura. Read the story . . .
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Alpine Pacific Triangle: Christchurch to Kaikōura (and back again)
The Alpine Pacific Triangle takes you from Christchurch to Kaikōura, to Hanmer Springs and back again. Enjoy whale watching, hot pools and wineries. Read the story . . .
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Kaikōura: where crayfish and mountains meet
Kaikōura is a magical place where the mountains literally meet the sea – it’s as if a fairytale land has been imagined into real life. Read the story . . .
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Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway
Observe seals and seabirds, explore historic pā and whaling sites and enjoy sensational clifftop views of the sea and mountains from this unique walking track. Read the story . . .
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Whale watching: close encounters on the water
The Hikurangi Trench off the coast of Kaikōura is home to a wealth of deep-sea marine life, including orca, blue and humpback whales. Read the story . . .
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