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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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Rotorua: hot mud, cool lakes
With hot pools, natural springs and 18 picturesque volcanic lakes to choose from, there are many bodies of water worth visiting in Rotorua. Read the story . . .
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13 ideas to inspire a Coromandel escape
The Coromandel means beaches to many people but there’s a lot more to do than just jump in the surf. While we absolutely recommend you hit the water, there’s plenty to do here whether you’ve got a spare hour or two, or you fancy putting your feet up for a bit. Read the story . . .
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Dunedin city: islands in the flow
For every bitterly cold Dunedin day, there is another one, bright and blue, in which the harbour’s beauty will take your breath away and you wish to be nowhere else on earth. Read the story . . .
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Urban explorer: The Octagon
Dunedin doesn’t really do the hard sell, but if effortless style and laid back libations warm your cockles, then chances are you’ll find yourself in its eight-sided heart soon enough. Read the story . . .
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Franklin: coast to coast charm
Boasting cafés, vineyards, farmers’ markets and beaches; a vintage steam railway, even a racing car track – there’s an awful lot to do in this bucolic corner of the country. Read the story . . .
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Abel Tasman National Park: a piece of paradise
Abel Tasman is probably New Zealand’s best-known and most popular national park – but it really has to be seen to be believed. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: the Kauri Coast
Do what the locals do on the Kauri Coast. Read the story . . .
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Five fun things to do on the West Coast
Take a road trip down the South Island's West Coast where you'll find natural hot pools, gold mining heritage and some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery. Read the story . . .
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The Pinnacles: the name says it all
It’s hard to argue that the discovery of gold was a good thing for the Coromandel Peninsula but one positive is the tramping tracks it left behind... Read the story . . .
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Four fun things to do in Ōamaru
Ōamaru is rich in heritage – from historic architecture to mashed up Steampunk interpretations of Victoriana. It also has great galleries, penguin colonies and cheese. Read the story . . .
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The Bridge to Nowhere, Whanganui
When the road disappeared in the bush, grasses and lichens colonised the span and the deck of the bridge – the grandest in a tramping track you’ll ever see. Read the story . . .
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Bridge to Nowhere: stunning walking in the Whanganui National Park
Reach the enigmatic Bridge to Nowhere via the Kaiwhakauka Track or navigating the Whanganui River to the Mangapūrua Landing. Read the story . . .
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Urban explorer: Nelson
Nelson has it all: a vibrant centre, fabulous music scene, incredible outdoor opportunities, arts and crafts, culture and stellar marks for sunshine hours. Read the story . . .
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Urban explorer: Britomart
Not every city can pull off creating a new, genuinely interesting neighbourhood. But Auckland has and it’s called Britomart. Read the story . . .
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Five great days out with kids in Northland
With iconic native forest, cultural heritage and a bounty of beaches to explore, Northland offers a myriad of options for kid-friendly fun. Read the story . . .
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