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Get outside: five vineyards to visit by bike in Blenheim
The best way to get around the multitude of vineyards in this pocket of Marlborough is by bike.
Cycle by the vines in Blenheim. © Destination Marlborough
Baywatch Motor Lodge Visit website
Enjoy awesome panoramic views at Baywatch Motor Lodge, a modern 15-unit motel situated in the heart of Timaru with some units overlooking Caroline Bay and . . . More . . .
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Canterbury Plains hot air ballooning
Ballooning is probably the most relaxing form of transport ever devised, like floating down a river on an inner-tube, only in mid-air. Read the story . . .
Peppers Beacon
Located on New Zealand’s South Island, the stunning lakeside Peppers Beacon is just 10 minutes drive from Queenstown Airport and an easy five minute walk . . . More . . .
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Fiordland Marine Reserves
Fiordland’s ten marine reserves border the Fiordland National Park and are a fantastic example of protected natural environments. Read the story . . .
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Alpine View Motel Visit website
We warmly welcome you to Alpine View Motel situated in a lovely garden setting with beach access – ideal for a lovely evening walk or . . . More . . .
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Long Island/Kokomahua Marine Reserve
Tucked away in the Marlborough Sounds, Long and Kokomohua islands are nestled inside the entrance to Queen Charlotte Sound. Read the story . . .
Whale Watch Kaikoura Visit website
AA Members have free access to the Kiwi Whale Watchers Club - By joining the Kiwi Whale Watchers Club, between the special period, 1st May . . . More . . .
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Kahurangi Marine Reserve
North of Kahurangi Marine reserve is a remote wilderness visited more by seals than humans. Read the story . . .
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Things to doThe Meridian Mall Visit website
The Meridian Mall is a dynamic, modern retail centre that makes up the bustling heart of the Dunedin Central Business District. . . . More . . .
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Horoirangi Marine Reserve
The beautiful Horoirangi Marine Reserve lies north of Nelson city, along the eastern side of Tasman Bay. Read the story . . .
Waimarie on Riverside Visit website
Robin and Alison welcome you to Waimarie on Riverside, Nelson's only motel on the banks of the Maitai River, offering you a great location in . . . More . . .
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Moeraki Boulders: those mysterious spheres
On a sandy beach, just south of Ōamaru, is a collection of perfectly round boulders – some smooth-skinned, others fractured along veins of quartz, some eroded away to piles of rubble. Read the story . . .
Waterfront Motels Visit website
All units with stunning views of picturesque Taylor River. Just 200m to town centre, Clubs of Marlborough, numerous restaurants and the Royal Hotel. . . . More . . .
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Doubtful Sound: powerful serenity
The most obviously dubious aspect of Doubtful Sound is its name, because as everyone knows, it’s actually a fiord, carved from the mountains by the action of a glacier long since gone the way of a Fruju in high summer. Read the story . . .
Palm Court Motel Visit website
We are situated on Palmerston Street (main street of Westport) only 20m to the start of town centre, restaurants, nightlife etc. . . . More . . .
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Dunedin city: Edinburgh of the south
‘Dunedin’ is an ancient name for Edinburgh and the resemblance doesn’t stop at the names. Read the story . . .
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