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13 intriguing museums to visit around New Zealand this winter
Escape the cold and learn more about New Zealand’s history on a visit to one of these fascinating museums around...
The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery. © DunedinNZ
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13 intriguing museums to visit around New Zealand this winter
Escape the cold and learn more about New Zealand’s history on a visit to one of these fascinating museums around New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Brunner Mine
Brunner Mine Historic Area near Greymouth is one of the most significant heritage sites in Aotearoa, but for a very sad reason. It was the site of the country’s most deadly industrial disaster. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Historic Hokitika
Hokitika has always attracted treasure seekers. It was New Zealand’s sixth largest town with the port ranking as the country’s busiest harbour. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Historic Reefton
In 1888 Reefton became the first place in the southern hemisphere to have commercial electric lighting, beating posh suburbs in New York and London. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Waiuta
Waiuta is hands-down the West Coast’s best gold mining ghost town. The gravel road to get there may be long and winding, but once you emerge from the forest it’s like you’ve discovered a lost world. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Kawarau Suspension Bridge
Kawarau Suspension Bridge near Queenstown is best known as the birthplace of A.J. Hackett’s bungy tourism venture. However the 141-year-old bridge was actually famous long before thrill-seekers began throwing themselves off of it. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Hayes Engineering Works and Homestead
If you’re a fan of Kiwi ingenuity, rural inventions and workshops crammed with heritage machinery, then Hayes Engineering Works and Homestead in Otago is the place for you. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Dunedin Railway Station
Dunedin’s city centre has heritage buildings at almost every turn, and the grandest of them all is the Dunedin Railway Station. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Totara Estate
Totara Estate is probably the most important farm in the history of Aotearoa. It was from here that the first shipment of frozen mutton was sent to England in 1882, marking the start of an export industry that has underpinned our nation’s economic prosperity. Read the story . . .
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Tohu Whenua: Bannockburn Sluicings
Located a short drive from Cromwell, the sculpted clay cliffs and pinnacles at Bannockburn Sluicings are the result of a five-decade-long gold mining era that began in the 1860s. Read the story . . .
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Boredom Busters: 9 fun family outings around New Zealand
Looking for school holiday activities the whole family can enjoy? We've picked nine great days out around New Zealand for the young and young at heart. Read the story . . .
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In hot water: discover hot pools and geothermal springs around New Zealand
Make the most of winter by getting yourself into hot water. From DIY coastal hot tubs, to luxurious pool complexes, geothermal hotspots and soothing spas, we’ve rounded up some top picks around New Zealand to help you warm up. Read the story . . .
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15 intriguing things to discover in Otago's Waitaki District
Stretching inland from the North Otago coastline, the Waitaki District is rich in heritage and internationally significant geology. From Victorian architecture to fresh seafood, hot tubs, cycle trails and cheese, we’ve picked 15 unique things to discover. 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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Urban Explorer: four city escapes around New Zealand
As the weather cools down and the days grow shorter, bright city lights make a welcome escape from the season. Warm your cockles with great places to eat and drink, indulge in some retail therapy and explore the city streets. Where will you head on your next urban escape? 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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