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Must-Do's: Walking Travel Guide
Whether you’re hiking to a mountain summit or strolling through an urban landscape, there are walking options around New Zealand to suit everyone. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Upper South Island Travel Guide
Covering Marlborough, Nelson Tasman, Canterbury and all the way down the West Coast, our Upper South Island Must-Do's guide has all the insider travel information you’ll need, including activities, attractions and accommodation. Read the story . . .
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Must Do's: South Island Road Trips Travel Guide
Start planning your next road trip with great attractions, accommodation and things to see and do in the South Island with our 2021 Must-Do's travel guide. Read the story . . .
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Eight Must-Do walks to check out around New Zealand this summer
From short city strolls to more challenging coastal climbs, we’ve picked eight walks around New Zealand to check out before the end of summer. Read the story . . .
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Eight free Kiwi Gems to discover on your next South Island road trip
Travel can be expensive. But we've picked eight Kiwi Gems around the South Island that you can discover on your next road trip – for free! Read the story . . .
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Walk above the treetops in Hokitika
Climb the Hokitika Tower – one of the tallest human-made structures on the South Island’s West Coast. Read the story . . .
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Walk to Cape Foulwind
Cape Foulwind does not live up to its name. Read the story . . .
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Six spectacular short walks for spring
Get back in touch with nature this spring. From coastal walkways to native forest trails; hidden waterfalls to ancient volcanoes, New Zealand is packed with short walks suitable for all levels of fitness. Read the story . . .
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Get outdoors: 10 wonderful winter walks
Winter doesn’t have to be a season of total hibernation. With some planning, safety precautions and sensible gear you can still enjoy the outdoors. We’ve picked out 10 short walks around New Zealand to get you inspired. Read the story . . .
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Kahurangi National Park: a treasured possession
Kahurangi, New Zealand’s second largest national park, includes the famous Heaphy Track, the Ōpārara Basin complex of limestone arches and 1795m-high Mount Arthur. Read the story . . .
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Get outdoors: 14 must-do short walks
New Zealand is blessed with so many beautiful and varied landscapes. Often the best way to discover them is on foot. Read the story . . .
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Adventure time: tramping in New Zealand
Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .
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Mount Aspiring National Park: aspiring to greatness
Mount Aspiring is one of New Zealand’s highest peaks and the park named for it is a paradise of mountains, glaciers, river valleys and alpine lakes. Read the story . . .
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Cape Foulwind Walkway
Explore this spectacular walkway which features a seal colony, a lighthouse and also provides panoramic views of mountains and coastline. Read the story . . .
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Fox Glacier Te Moeka o Tūawe Valley Walk
There are spectacular views of the Fox Glacier in this is beautiful, yet volatile place – do not let the serene scene fool you... Read the story . . .
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