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Looking for cheap and free things to do in Queenstown? You’ve come to the right place. We know that there are plenty of people exploring New Zealand on a budget and as well as offering some of the best value rental cars in New Zealand (shameless plug), we also have some amazing tips to make …

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New Zealand’s North Island is the entry point for most visitors coming to the country from overseas (or at least it used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic and we are hoping it will be again soon). No matter what trip itinerary you are on, we recommend setting aside at least a week (but more …

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Whangarei is quickly becoming more than just a stop over on the drive to the Bay of Islands. There are so many things to do in Whangarei that we recommend putting aside a day (or more if you have the time) to explore the city and the region in more depth. Whangarei is located just …

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Zorbing sounds so mundane when you put it like that! Zorbing is in fact, one of New Zealand’s finest adrenaline-fuelled adventure activities where, rather than rolling along the ground, you are, more often than not, hurtling down hills and mountainsides in nothing more than an inflatable ball which may or may not be filled with …

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Updated: 20 April 2021 Mountain biking, or MTB as it is often referred to, is one of New Zealand’s most popular sports. Whether you’re a local who loves getting out and exploring your backyard, or you are looking to try something a bit different on a weekend away, New Zealand has some pretty amazing mountain …

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Updated: 29 March 2021 Whilst we’re edging closer to the winter ski season here in New Zealand, if you can’t wait to strap on your ski boots and zoom down the slopes, there’s a place you can ski all year round – Snowplanet. Snowplanet is New Zealand’s only indoor ski slope and is located just …

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Updated: 17 March 2021 Looking for ideas for things to do in Oamaru? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re travelling in New Zealand’s South Island going from Christchurch to Dunedin (or the other way around) you’ll find a great town on the coast called Oamaru. It’s an awesome place to visit with some …

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Updated: 11 March 2021 As we start to leave the summer behind us and head into the autumn and winter months, there are still plenty of reasons to take a trip south and head to the magnificent Lake Tekapo. As the temperatures start to drop, so do the leaves on the trees that surround the …

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