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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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Families need to discover these six Kiwi Gems in the South Island
So, you think you know New Zealand? But have you discovered all of these family-friendly Kiwi Gems around the South Island? Read the story . . .
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Brook Waimārama Sanctuary: Nelson’s nature reserve
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary on the outskirts of Nelson City is the largest fenced preserve for endangered wildlife in the South Island. Read the story . . .
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Ride one of the world’s longest flying foxes in Nelson
The Skywire at Cable Bay Adventure Park is a thrilling 300-metre-high, 1.6km return trip that sees you shoot across the treetops at up to 100 km/h. Read the story . . .
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Indulge: food and drink in Nelson
From fine dining to fresh fish, casual cafés, brew bars, raw food or a world of international flavours, you can taste it all in Nelson. Read the story . . .
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Get your bearings at the geographical centre of New Zealand
While on a map it may look like it lies somewhere in the middle of the Cook Strait, the geographical centre of New Zealand is actually a hilltop just outside Nelson City. Read the story . . .
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Cycle Tasman's Great Taste Trail
Enjoy easy cycling with enough dining and drinking options to satisfy the most fervent foodie on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. Read the story . . .
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Five great days out with kids in Nelson
From go-karts and hydroslides to the world's longest flying fox; cycling adventures, animal encounters and some of New Zealand's best beaches – you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to family-friendly activities in the Nelson region. Read the story . . .
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Urban explorer: Nelson
Nelson has it all: a vibrant centre, fabulous music scene, incredible outdoor opportunities, arts and crafts, culture and stellar marks for sunshine hours. Read the story . . .
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Nelson: living the good life
Tucked away at the top of the south, Nelson is a town of 50,000 people working hard at enjoying themselves. Read the story . . .
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Tasman: a taste of everything
Consistently enjoying the highest number of sunshine hours in the country, the rays beam down on a region producing an enormous variety of food and drink. Read the story . . .
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Nelson kaimoana: enjoy the catch of the day
Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia, so you’d expect the kaimoana to be pretty good in these parts. Read the story . . .
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