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Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s premium tourist destinations and as you would imagine, you will not be short of things to do in Hawke’s Bay. Renowned for its wine-growing, the Hawke’s Bay region is about so much more than wine, however, if you are into wine, then you will find few finer places …

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Canterbury is New Zealand’s biggest region by land area, covering 44,504 km². It is the second-largest region in the country by population, with the latest data showing a population of 649,800 people calling Canterbury home. It will perhaps then come as no surprise that Canterbury is full of amazing things to do. When you have …

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If you are looking for the best hot springs in New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t just Google “hot springs near me”. Instead, check out the top tips from Kiwis and international travellers that have enjoyed some of New Zealand’s best hot springs, located all across the country. New Zealand is an …

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Looking for some inspiration for things to do in Kaikoura? Look no further – we are the gateway to all things amazing when it comes to the best attractions in Kaikoura. But before we dig in, let’s talk a little bit more about the very awesome town of Kaikoura. On the east coast of the …

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If you are looking for things to do in the Marlborough Sounds right here in New Zealand, then you’ve come to the right place. The Marlborough Sounds are located at the very northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and are one of New Zealand’s relatively hidden gems. All too often, visitors and locals alike …

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Looking for some amazing things to do in Raglan? We’ve got you covered. One of the hippest little towns in the North Island has to be Raglan, a small coastal town ranked by Lonely Planet as New Zealand’s ‘best looking town’. It’s the pure definition of a surf town with its long stretches of beach, …

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We may be a little bit biased, however, we think that living in New Zealand is pretty flipping awesome. Life in NZ is pretty cool no matter where you live. With over 15,000 kilometres of coastline, you are never too far from the ocean no matter where you live and we have an abundance of …

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand is an extraordinary place to visit for those looking for a wilderness escape like no other. It is a place you can go to fully appreciate the magnificence of nature in so many different ways. With so much to discover and so many things to see and …

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