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If you’re looking for a classic Kiwi road trip, look no further than the drive from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch or vice versa. Whether you’re heading north or south on your South Island road trip, Lake Tekapo is one of those destinations that you have got to add to your itinerary. For those of you …

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When it comes to New Zealand landmarks, the first things that spring to mind are places like the Skytower or Harbour Bridge in Auckland or maybe our highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook. Tourist attractions such as Milford Sound, the bungy jumps in Queenstown or the bubbling thermal pools of Rotorua are all extremely popular New …

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Looking for ideas for beaches to visit in New Zealand? You’ve come to the right place. We are spoilt here in New Zealand. We have amazing beaches up and down the country, from Cape Reinga to Bluff and everywhere in between. With around 15,000km of coastline, it’s perhaps no surprise that New Zealand has an …

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Looking for ideas for things to do in Hokitika? You’ve come to the right place! Hokitika is a town in the West Coast region of New Zealand’s South Island, 40 kilometres south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. It is the seat and largest town in the Westland District. Hokitika …

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Stewart Island is one of New Zealand’s hidden gems and for those who make the trip to the deep, deep south, you will be rewarded with an experience quite unlike any other here in New Zealand. Whilst New Zealand is often known for its two islands, North and South, Stewart Island is our third largest …

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New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook, is a marvellous place to visit. Not only do you get the sight of the mighty mountain itself but there are plenty of things to see and do there too. If you have never made the trip to visit this magical mountain, add it to your summer “to-do” list …

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Summer has officially landed. As we head into the festive period and people are allowed to travel around New Zealand once more, it feels like summer has really arrived here in New Zealand. It felt like 2020 was a crazy year but after the past few months since August, there has never been a better …

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Self-drive holidays are a Kiwi tradition and one of the best ways to explore our beautiful country. Self-drive in New Zealand is by far the most popular way for international visitors to explore New Zealand – visitors from the UK, Australia and the USA typically love to self drive around NZ thanks to the flexibility …

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