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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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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 3000 metres, including New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook. Read the story . . .
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Get outside: Christchurch beaches
Christchurch has easy access to a very long stretch of sandy coastline. Read the story . . .
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Akaroa: French charm
An hour’s easy drive from Christchurch and just over the crest of the hill you reach Akaroa harbour opening dramatically before you, the land dropping steeply to turquoise sea. Read the story . . .
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Tekapō stargazing
Discover the wonders of the galaxies at Tekapō's Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve – the first in the world with gold star status. Read the story . . .
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Experience the sea as it’s meant to be at a marine reserve
New Zealand’s marine reserves and protected areas offer visitors a unique opportunity to see fish and marine life, thriving and abundant in their natural environment. Read the story . . .
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The Giant’s House: a whimsical wonderland
At the top of a hill in Akaroa, you’ll find a striking candy-coloured house with the kind of garden that dreams are made of. Read the story . . .
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Cross the South Island on the TranzAlpine, one of the world's most scenic train journeys
As far as window seats go, they don’t get much better than on the TranzAlpine, where the term ‘picture window’ takes on a whole new meaning. Read the story . . .
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Spend the day at Christchurch's Sumner Beach
Kite-flying, dog-walking, swimming, or snoozing in the sunshine, Christchurch’s Sumner Beach offers everything you need for a summer’s day out. Read the story . . .
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Marvel at the Milky Way in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
There is no better place in New Zealand to see stars than in the heart of the Mackenzie district, where the clarity of the constellations will take your breath away. Read the story . . .
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Indulge in a feast of crayfish at Kaikōura
There are no prizes for picking the best spot in New Zealand to enjoy a seafood delicacy. The name of the place gives it away, really. Kai means ‘food’ in Māori. Kōura is crayfish. Read the story . . .
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Ride the epic Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Linking the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean, the aptly named Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail also takes in some of the most picturesque landscapes of the South Island. Read the story . . .
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Horse trekking in Hanmer Springs
Imagine summiting a steep hill set in an idyllic mountain landscape, in fresh air and sunshine, all without breaking a sweat. Read the story . . .
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Pick your own fruit
Make the most of the season’s bounty by picking your own selection of berries and summer fruits. Read the story . . .
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Get up close with the animals at Orana Wildlife Park
In Christchurch, you can see some of the world’s most impressive wildlife, just 15 minutes’ drive from the airport. Read the story . . .
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Fish n' chips and L&P on the beach
From Ahipara to Ahuriri; Mangonui to the Mount; Paihia to Piha – New Zealand is spoilt for spots to enjoy fish and chips by the sea. Read the story . . .
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Bring your crew to the cricket
Summer afternoons filled with thrilling international sports – it must be cricket. Read the story . . .
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