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Ōkārito Lagoon: wonderful wetland wilderness
Explore the lagoon and river channels by kayak and journey through this divine wetland wilderness into the heart of the rainforest. Read the story . . .
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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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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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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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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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The Hermitage: a haven for the adventurous
Not much has changed in the view from the Hermitage from the day it was opened in 1884. Jagged, snowy peaks in every direction and the fast-flowing Hooker River outside the front door. 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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Otago Central Rail Trail: journey into an ever-changing heartland
The Otago Central Rail Trail is 150km from Middlemarch to Clyde and takes in just about everything that’s stunning about Central Otago. Read the story . . .
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The wondrous wildlife of Otago Peninsula
‘The most accessible wildlife in the South Island’ is the catch-cry here. Well, there are wheeling seabirds, honking sea lions and all manner of other natural noises, but you get the point. Read the story . . .
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14 glorious ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland on the weekends
14 of the coolest things to do in Auckland with the kids. Read the story . . .
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Devonport and North Head: Victorian village meets mysterious fort
North Head is the logical location for a picnic day out, which can also include lazing nearby on some of Auckland’s prettiest beaches and exploring Devonport’s boutique charm. Read the story . . .
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Doubtful Sound: powerful serenity
The most obviously dubious aspect of Doubtful Sound is its name because as everyone knows, it’s actually a fiord, carved from the mountains by the action of a glacier long since gone the way of a Fruju in high summer. Read the story . . .
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