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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park: home to our own Everest
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000m, including New...
Hooker Lake in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. © Rachel Gillespie
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11 things to do on a long weekend around New Zealand
Celebrate Matariki, our newest public holiday, with a long weekend away. Wherever you are in New Zealand, we’ve got ideas for things to see and do – starting with these 11 great picks… Read the story . . .
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Editor's Picks: the top 5 things to do in the Upper South Island
Check out our AA Traveller Guides Editor's picks of the top 5 experiences not to be missed in the Upper South Island! Read the story . . .
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Six super cycle trails around New Zealand
Get on your bike and hit the trails! We've picked six super cycle trails around New Zealand to inspire a cycling adventure. Read the story . . .
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Get outdoors: 10 scenic spots for a springtime stroll
As the weather warms up and we're all itching to get out and about, why not check out a short walk close to home. We've rounded up a handful of springtime strolls to add to your wish-list. Read the story . . .
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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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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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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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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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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 full, digital Upper South Island guide has all the insider travel information you’ll need, including activities, attractions and accommodation. Read it for free, here! 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 full 2022 Must-Do's travel guide. Read or download it here! Read the story . . .
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11 unique things to do in Christchurch and Canterbury
From city explorations to stargazing and scenic reserves, we’ve rounded up 11 intriguing ways to explore the diverse Ōtautahi Christchurch and wider Waitaha Canterbury regions. Read the story . . .
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Seven lovely lighthouses to visit around New Zealand
Lighthouses are intriguing places. Rich in history, they are pinpoints that mark wild and often remote spots around New Zealand’s coastline. We’ve picked seven lighthouses to discover around the country… Read the story . . .
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