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New Zealand has some of the most naturally wild and stunning natural landscapes in the world. There’s no finer way of enjoying the unrivalled, jaw-dropping views than from one of the lovingly restored steam trains in New Zealand. There’s a wide variety of steam train excursions to choose from so we thought we’d share our …

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It’s no secret that New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country, a fact that’s obvious to anyone who steps foot on our shores. What you may not know is that one of the best ways to appreciate it is by hot air balloon! This gentle and romantically nostalgic form of transport gives you an absolutely …

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New Zealand is famed for its picturesque scenery which includes a variety of different landscapes including volcanoes. It’s quite a cool thing to be able to say you’ve stepped foot on a volcano and not something everyone gets the chance to do. We thought we’d make this dream a reality by sharing our favourite active …

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When it comes to New Zealand icons, the Wellington Cable Car is right up there. It must be one of the most photographed attractions in the country and for good reason. Not only does a trip up the cable car in Wellington offer up amazing views, it is also packed with history. For over a …

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We’ve been writing about adventuring and exploring different parts of our beautiful country for years now. In all that time, however, we realised we hadn’t published a list of the best things to do New Zealand. We’d covered individual cities and towns through our Complete Guides and blog posts, but not taken on NZ as …

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Northland is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Kiwis and international visitors alike. From the stunning coastlines to the warm and friendly welcome from the locals, Northland is simply a magical place. There’s plenty of exploring to be had and activities to keep you busy and we thought we’d share our 9 favourite …

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The bungy jump or (bungee jump as some choose to spell) is the ultimate thrill created as an adrenaline-fuelled attraction by the legendary AJ Hackett in the 1980s. It’s since become famous all over the world but there’s nothing better than experiencing it where it all began, right here in NZ! To help you achieve …

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Updated – 26 February 2019 If you are looking for the ultimate Kiwi culinary experience then you can’t look past some good ol’ New Zealand Fish and Chips. On every corner next to the local dairy there is the little fish and chip shop that serves the greasy goodness we Kiwis love. In New Zealand …

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