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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 3000m, including New...
Hooker Lake in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. © Rachel Gillespie
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Adventure time: 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 . . .
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Loved by the locals: Mackenzie
Picturesque lakes, fields of summer flowers, easy road trips and cute cafés – there's a lot to love in the Mackenzie District. Read the story . . .
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Hurunui: pinot and adventure sports
There is an adventure capital in the South Island with a fabulous food and wine scene. It is not Queenstown... Read the story . . .
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Get outdoors: 14 must-do short walks
New Zealand is blessed with so many beautiful and varied landscapes. Often the best way to discover them is on foot. Read the story . . .
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Adventure time: tramping in New Zealand
Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .
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Fishing Aotearoa: exploring an angler’s Eldorado
Less a hobby, more a religion, fishing isn't just a thing to do in New Zealand – it’s THE thing to do. For many anglers, New Zealand is the high church of bent rods and screaming reels. Read the story . . .
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Going with the flow: cycling the Alps to Ocean Trail
The 300km Alps to Ocean Trail (the A2O) connects Aoraki Mt Cook with Ōamaru, flowing as the water does, from the mountains to the sea. Read the story . . .
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Urban explorer: Christchurch CBD
Even longest-term residents of Christchurch are just finding their way in the shiny new streets of the post-quake city. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Tīmaru
Do what the locals do in Tīmaru. Read the story . . .
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Today, tomorrow, Tīmaru
South Canterbury’s landscapes are born of its location – bounded by two of Canterbury’s unique braided rivers, flanked on one side by the Pacific Ocean and to the west the Southern Alps. At its heart, the city of Tīmaru. Read the story . . .
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Get outdoors: skiing the Selwyn six
There’s an adventure to suit anyone at the so-called Selwyn Six. Aside from their proximity, these ski areas don’t have a huge amount in common. Rather, it’s the variety that makes this an interesting area to explore. Read the story . . .
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Five great days out with kids in Christchurch
Five ideas for family fun in and around Christchurch – guaranteed to keep the little ones entertained. Read the story . . .
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Cheviot: secret spots and sheep sculptures
Cheviot is a blink-and-you-miss-it place with an often mispronounced name. It’s CH as in church, not SH as in… sheep. Read the story . . .
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Arthur's Pass: to the other side
Today the landscape of Arthur's Pass is punctuated with small towns that cling to the geography despite harsh wind, snow and mercurial populations. Read the story . . .
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Hikurangi Marine Reserve
Visiting this reserve is an unparalleled opportunity to see whale, dolphin and seabird species, often in large numbers. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Lyttelton
In Canterbury's harbourside hub of Lyttelton you'll find secluded bays, walking trails with stellar views, quirky shops and excellent options for food and drink. Read the story . . .
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