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Whether you’re a fan who’s come to New Zealand to follow a particular tour or just a fan of sports who is visiting New Zealand, then an experience at Eden Park, New Zealand’s national stadium, is one that will appeal. Kiwis love their sport with the most popular sports being rugby in the winter and …

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If you happen to be planning a trip to Invercargill, the southernmost city in New Zealand (making it one of the southernmost cities in the world) then a visit to Bill Richardson’s Transport World is a must. That’s not just our point of view, but those shared by all visitors to Invercargill who have rated …

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The iconic Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s (known for most of its existence as Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World) has been an institution in Auckland for over 30 years as the country’s premium aquarium attraction. Founded by the legendary marine archaeologist and diver, Kelly Tarlton (more on him later), it has welcomed over 11 million visitors over …

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One of the most unique attractions to visit in New Zealand can be found in Oamaru, a small east coast town in the South Island with a population of around 14,000. It’s not a place you might ordinarily expect to find an attraction showcasing a very specific form of sub-culture, but then again, New Zealand …

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If you’re heading to New Zealand any time soon, you’re definitely spoilt when it comes to the opportunity to see some amazing wildlife. Whether you’re on the coast checking out the whales and dolphins or inland hunting for the elusive Kiwi bird, we’ve got some pretty amazing opportunities. One of the best is Willowbank Wildlife …

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Everybody knows that New Zealand is the home of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. It’s no secret that Peter Jackson chose New Zealand as the perfect destinations to represent Middle-Earth and there are some great posts covering some of the most famous filming locations. We have indeed covered this very popular topic …

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Rotorua is a major destination for local and international visitors and there’s good reason why. Not only do they have spectacular, out-of-this-world geothermal sights like the Champagne Pools at Wai-O-Tapu and the Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia, it’s also the place to discover and experience Maori culture. For those based overseas, you’ll probably have seen …

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It’s true. The whole world seems to be a little obsessed with New Zealand. It’s easy for us to see why. It’s a pretty special place that’s for sure, but just what is it that gets people worked up into a tizz about our beautiful country? Well, we decided to take a look at the …

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