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New Zealand has a well-established reputation for world class wine. The combination of climate, geography and winemaking talent has seen its wine recognised all over the globe. Wineries in the regions of Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago have been particularly successful with vineyards there attracting many visitors, both local and international, every year for …

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A parasailing experience combines the thrill of a parachute ride, the speed of a jet ski and eagle-soaring views. With New Zealand’s amazing landscape and thriving industry of adventure tourism, you’ve got some great opportunities to experience parasailing as part of your next road trip adventure in the country. To help you do this, we’ve …

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There’s nothing more thrilling than rolling the dice on a craps table, revealing a winning hand in poker or striking the jackpot on a slots machine. Only at a casino can you have such experiences and New Zealand has a few world-class gems for you to discover to spend an evening or two and test …

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For tree top capers that would give Tarzan a run for his money, the stunning setting of Woodhill Forest, a short drive from Auckland, is home to Tree Adventures, the thrilling way to explore nature from above. It’s a great little adventurous excursion to enjoy if you’re staying in the city and after something that is …

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One of the best ways to explore New Zealand is on a self-drive tour. Whether you choose a rental car or a campervan, you need to make sure you’re confident and comfortable driving on our roads. New Zealand’s roads are different from those you come across in countries like Australia, the US and the UK. …

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New Zealand is a beautiful country that attracts visitors from all around the world. Its untouched and rugged beauty is what most captivates people and there’s nothing that quite compares to walking along our endless coasts or hiking through our beautiful mountain ranges. What people don’t often realise is that there’s another way to view our …

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We’re super-proud to have been announced as a finalist in the New Zealand Tourism Awards for 2018. This year saw a record number of New Zealand tourism operators enter the prestigious awards with 32 companies and stakeholders shortlisted across the ten categories. Leading the way in visitor experience We have been shortlisted in the ServiceIQ …

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  The Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of the most recognised icons of the city, if not the most recognised, connecting the CBD via St Mary’s Bay to Auckland’s North Shore. It is not only a vital transport route for daily commuters but also a place where you can have some fun by way of …

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