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Glenorchy and Dart River: gateway to paradise
They’ll tell you when you’re standing at the confluence and delta of the Rees and Dart rivers that you’re only...
Drink in the charm of the Glenorchy boathouse and historic wharf. © Miz Watanabe
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Campervanning: the spontaneous way to travel
If the idea of a guided tour brings you out in spots, you’ll be wanting to bring yourself to the spots you most want to see. 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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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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Queenstown to Glenorchy Road: a drive to Paradise
Enjoy forty-five minutes of emerald lake water and bush-clad hills, against a backdrop of snow-touched mountains as you drive from bustling Queenstown to picturesque Glenorchy – via Paradise. Read the story . . .
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Arrowtown: a picture-perfect living museum
Autumn. That’s the time to visit. Much of this part of the South Island takes on a splendid glow at that time of year. None more so than Arrowtown which is, frankly, already right off the cutesy scale as it is. Read the story . . .
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Queenstown Hill Time Walk: a rocky delight
Queenstown Hill, just out of town, is more than worth a peek, and you can make its peak in an hour if you get a wriggle on. Read the story . . .
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Rob Roy Glacier Track: glaciers, waterfalls and thieving parrots
The drive to the start of the Roby Roy Glacier Track is almost as energy-sapping as the walk to the top of the glacier. But it's worth it to experience one of the region’s most stunning walks. Read the story . . .
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The Routeburn Track: the ultimate alpine adventure
It's one of the country’s most famous walks so, let’s get the house- (or hut-) keeping out of the way first: you’ll need to book in the heavy season. Read the story . . .
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Wānaka: kicking the autumn leaves
Lake Wānaka is a scenic spot all year round, but it's particularly picturesque in autumn... Read the story . . .
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Night skiing at Coronet Peak
Few people find themselves out in the mountains at night, so quite apart from the skiing, just being on the slopes under the stars is an unusual and affecting experience. Read the story . . .
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Queenstown: the sky’s the limit
You feel pretty brave, standing there on the edge, your toes dangling in the void, the river moving lazily 100 metres below. Read the story . . .
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The not-so-distant summit: day hikes to mountain tops
Mountain climbing doesn’t just have to be for the experienced or those inclined to take risks. There are plenty of spectacular summits in New Zealand that can be reached with little more than the right provisions, a propensity for physical exercise and common sense. Read the story . . .
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Southern Lakes: a place for all seasons
In the constellation of New Zealand’s star attractions, the Southern Lakes region burns so bright that, if it were up in the sky, it would be visible in full daylight. Read the story . . .
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New Zealand on film: more than hobbits and snowy mountainscapes
Movies have put New Zealand on the map. But there's much more to New Zealand film than The Lord of the Rings... Read the story . . .
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The Blue Pools of Haast Pass
Māori knew about the glacial defile between the coastal flats of South Westland and the high tussock-land surrounding the southern lakes from their expeditions in search of pounamu. Read the story . . .
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