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The Redwoods: 5500 hectares of glorious trees
Breathe in the fresh woody air of Whakarewarewa Forest as you explore the biking, walking or horse-riding trails or traverse the canopy of these mighty Californian coastal redwood trees. Read the story . . .
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Climb Rangitoto: Auckland's most iconic volcano
Summit the city's youngest, largest and most iconic volcano. Read the story . . .
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Chateau Tongariro: style and grandeur at the foot of Ruapehu
Tip your hat to architect Herbert Hall of Tīmaru who harnessed the iconic, neo-Georgian style and grandeur of European mountain chateaus at the foot of Ruapehu. Read the story . . .
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Hawke’s Bay Wine Trails
In the Hawke’s Bay wineries seem to loom up at every beautiful turn: glimpsed behind ancient stone gateposts, or boldly front and centre, architecturally announcing their vinous delights. Read the story . . .
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Matakana Coast: markets, beaches and vineyards
Immerse yourself in a heady mix of arts, artisanal markets, boutique vineyards, olive groves, beautiful beaches and endless rolling hills. Read the story . . .
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Hot Water Beach: BYO spade
Just beneath the surface of the sand is a delicious, natural underground river that brings hot water to the beach almost on tap, so to speak. Read the story . . .
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New Chums Beach: idyllic sandy seclusion
Walk through native nīkau and pōhutukawa forest to idyllic, sandy seclusion on the Coromandel Coast. Read the story . . .
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Len Lye Centre: a remarkable building for a remarkable artist
Celebrate Modernist filmmaker, sculptor, painter and poet Len Lye in this striking single-artist gallery in New Plymouth's art and cultural precinct. Read the story . . .
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New Plymouth's Coastal Walkway
The Coastal Walkway is a 12km journey to add to your own journey, a promenade par excellence that hugs the sea and grabs your senses all way along the New Plymouth coastline. Read the story . . .
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Driving Creek Railway: a unique railway experience
Zig zag through lush native bush on New Zealand's only narrow-gauge railway. Read the story . . .
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WOMAD: a world of music, art and dance
New Plymouth has hosted WOMAD since 2005. And, to use a quaint and formal term, it goes off. Read the story . . .
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Karangahake Gorge: walk or ride a stunning trail
Follow the course of the Ōhinemuri River and walk or ride through jurassic-looking, bush-clad trails at the heart of the Coromandel's gold-mining history. Read the story . . .
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Ōhope Beach: for any beach-related activity you can think of
Jump waves, body surf or swim, then dig your toes into the sand for tuatua on this long golden-sand stretch of loveliness. Read the story . . .
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Skydive over Taupō: the skydiving capital of the world
See the largest commercial drop zone in the world from the angle you're really meant to... Read the story . . .
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Kororipo Heritage Park: embrace nineteenth-century Aotearoa
Embrace nineteenth-century New Zealand and discover the place where Māori and Europeans first lived side by side. Read the story . . .
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Te Henga Walkway: a wild and wonderful west coast walk
Walk the rugged cliff top from Bethells Beach/Te Henga to Murawai and drink in the most epic views of Auckland's wild west coast. Read the story . . .
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