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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 a list of amazing things to do in Nelson? Look no further, you’re in the right place. At the top of the South Island, you’ll find the charming port city of Nelson facing the picturesque Tasman Bay. It’s a place that’s fortunate to be at the doorstep of some stunning natural landscapes, offering …

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If you are looking for an iconic New Zealand road trip, they don’t get much more iconic than the drive from Christchurch to Greymouth on the South Island.  What makes this drive so iconic we hear you say? Well, in addition to the amazing scenery along the route, this drive is perhaps most famous for …

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New Zealand is world-famous for our fantastic fishing opportunities, and we welcome thousands of visitors every year who can’t wait to get out on the water and do battle with some of the amazing fish that live in our streams, lakes, rivers and oceans. The best fishing in New Zealand is a hotly debated topic …

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With the summer just around the corner and Kiwis in need of something to look forward, now is as good a time as ever to start planning your summer holidays and we definitely recommend adding glamping to your list of activities to try this summer. Glamping in NZ has become super-popular and for good reason. …

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Our Top List of New Zealand Facts (Including 15 Fun Facts Too) New Zealand is a country steeped in culture and endowed with a rich geographical landscape. From its longstanding Māori history to the allure of the Milford Sound—New Zealand holds a distinct charm that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Despite being …

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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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Looking for the best things to do in Greymouth? You’ve come to the right place. Greymouth has never really been known as a big tourist destination – a town built on a history of hard-working industries like gold mining, coal and timber. As the largest town on the wild West Coast, however, Greymouth has grown …

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