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If you are planning a trip to New Zealand and looking for adventure activities, make sure you add jet boating to your list. Not only does New Zealand have some of the best jet boating in the world, but we were also responsible for inventing what has become one of the most exciting and thrilling …

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Ninety Mile Beach is one of New Zealand’s most iconic beaches and one of the most spectacular beaches in the world. We do, however, need to get this one out of the way straight away – 90 Mile Beach is not 90 miles! Shock horror. Ninety Mile Beach is in fact just 88 kilometres. That’s …

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Queenstown needs you! It’s been a tough time for Queenstown as well as towns and cities across New Zealand with no international travellers for the past couple of years and tough restrictions in place for lots of businesses in the hospitality industry. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with a …

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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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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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Looking for things to do in Palmerston North? We got you. Palmerston North is located in the Manawatu region of New Zealand on the lower North Island. With scenic landscape, bike trails, roaring rivers and plenty of history, Palmerston North is a bit of a hidden gem and is not always at the top of …

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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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Looking for ideas for things to do in Tauranga? Then you’ve come to the right place. Tauranga is located on the east coast of the North Island in an area known as the Bay of Plenty. It is one of New Zealand’s most popular regions for holidaymakers thanks to its perfect mixture of sun, sea …

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