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12 ideas to kickstart your summer travel plans
Summer is just around the corner! We’ve picked out a dozen fresh ideas for things to see and do around...
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Camping in Golden Bay: a pristine paradise
Base yourself under canvas in a pristine paradise of golden beaches, alpine valleys, tranquil rivers and ocean as far as the eye can see. Read the story . . .
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Awaroa Beach: the beach we all own
You may well not be aware of it, but we all own this beach. Well, kinda. Read the story . . .
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Great Coast Road: roadtripping at its best
Drive the length of the South Island, skirting the West Coast and traversing through the Southern Alps, and experience bountiful roadtripping at its very best. Read the story . . .
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Ōpārara Basin: limestone caves with cathedral-like passages and magnificent arches
Discover pristine rainforest, limestone caves with cathedral-like passages and magnificent, magical arches at the Ōpārara Basin in Kahurangi National Park. Read the story . . .
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Hanmer Springs: soothe the soul at New Zealand's alpine sanctuary
Soothe the soul in world-class thermal pools nestled in a high-country spa village flanked by towering mountains. Read the story . . .
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The Church of the Good Shepherd: the most photographed church with the best views
Visit this iconic church set above the shoreline and stunning views of Lake Tekapō. Read the story . . .
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Akaroa: French heritage charm and the finest of foods
This is the place where sheltered harbour, French heritage, colonial architecture and a passion for fine food fuse perfectly together. Read the story . . .
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Southern stars: see the rare but spectacular Aurora Australis
See the rare but spectacular Aurora Australis from the 4300-square-kilometre UNESCO Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Read the story . . .
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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park: the iconic peak that is the snapshot of the south
Explore snowy mountainscapes, turquoise glacier-fed lakes and the snow tussock grassland of alpine valleys in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Read the story . . .
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Moeraki Boulders: clamber over them for the ultimate selfie
Make the most of the photo op with these huge, marble-like boulders strewn along windswept Koekohe Beach. Read the story . . .
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Bungy jump in Queenstown: test your limits
Pay homage at the home of contemporary, commercial bungy by strapping on a bungy cord and throwing yourself into the ether. Read the story . . .
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Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw
Cruise Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown aboard the elegant ‘Lady of the Lake’, the last remaining coal-fired steamship operating in the southern hemisphere. Read the story . . .
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Te Anau to Milford Sound Piopiotahi Highway: the journey into the heart of Fiordland.
If you want to take in Fiordland’s wilderness, vastness and beauty without being drenched in that seemingly perpetual rain, take the Piopiotahi Highway. Read the story . . .
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Southern Scenic Route: a different way of life
The Southern Scenic Route is a drive of unparalleled beauty and an almost contradictory mix of dense woodlands and wild, open southern coast. Read the story . . .
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Stewart Island Rakiura: a world away
New Zealand’s third largest island, Stewart Island is a unique, curious place that is well worth a visit. Read the story . . .
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World Buskers Festival: taking back the streets
This is a mixed-up mash-up of comedy, art, music and dance, with some heavyweight local and international performers. Read the story . . .
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